Walter B. Jacobs
Memorial Nature Park
Mission:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is dedicated to helping the citizens of Northwest Louisiana connect with nature by conserving a pine-oak-hickory forest for interpretation and recreation.
Vision:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is the recognized center for outdoor interpretation in northwestern Louisiana.
Located three miles west of Blanchard, the 160-acre nature park contains a pine-oak-hickory forest accessible by five miles of nature trails. The park has an interpretive building, a rentable pavilion with restrooms, a handicapped-accessible trail, and several naturalists who provide information and interpretation to park visitors. Nature oriented programs are available on an appointment basis.
Programs and Activities:
Park Naturalists offer a wide variety of programs, field trips camps, annual events, and more. Check the Nature Education page for more information and to see upcoming events.
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We would like to recognize the dedicated work as the Caddo Parish Parks Department’s Employee Council representative that Hulya Onel offers! Your work is greatly appreciated. ... See MoreSee Less
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An Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop
🎄We painted Christmas Ornaments on tree cookies at this last workshop of 2025.
☃️The turnout was very good, and we welcomed a few first-timers, as usual.
🎨This workshop aims to create a pleasant ambience and opportunity for like-minded people to come together, enjoy eachothers’ company while being creative. If the tips I give makes painting more fun and benefits the participants, well then that is a bonus.
👩🌾We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ranger Amanda Mauel of J.Bennett waterways visitor center for making the classroom available for us for the last two years. We truly appreciate it!
🎨We will meet at Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center for our first workshop in January 31, 2026 to paint a blue jay. Until then stay safe.
🎄Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all! ... See MoreSee Less
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