Creature Feature programs are presented each
Saturday at 1:30 p.m. when no other programs are scheduled. Phone 318-929-2806
for more information.
Please choose a month from the drop down menu
below to see a list of events for that month.
Walter B. Jacobs
Memorial Nature Park is a public park funded by Caddo Parish tax payers.
Admission to the park is free, and there is no cost to attend these
programs. For questions, contact us at (318) 929-2806.
Every Saturday
(when no other program is scheduled)
Creature Feature
Be entertained and educated as we debunk the myths expressed about wildlife
in classic “B” Horror films, and give you close encounters with
the animal subjects of documentaries. We have a different program every week!
Popcorn is free!
Time: Movie begins at 1:30pm. Intermission & Live Animals at 2:00pm.
Presented by: Rhonda Clay
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
January
Saturday,
January10, 2009
Babes in the Woods
See,
hear, touch, and smell the natural world with your baby or toddler on this
30 minute trail excursion. Bring strollers or carriers.
Time: 10:00 AM
Presented
by: Rachel Demascal, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday, January17, 2009
Winter Wonderland Workshop
Create winter-inspired nature crafts.
Time: 11:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Warren, kwarren@caddo.org
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Babes in the Woods
See, hear, touch, and smell the natural world with your baby or toddler
on this 30 minute trail excursion. Bring strollers or carriers.
Time: 10:00 AM
Presented
by: Rachel Demascal, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
February
Saturday
February 7,
2009
Valentines
for Wildlife
Create bird and wildlife feeder crafts. Celebrate Valentines Day with wildlife
at
the
park and in your own backyard.
Time: 10:00 PM
Presented by: Kimberly Warren, kwarren@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Owl Moon Open House
Meet the captive owls, explore the forest at night and find out about
our plans for a new raptor exhibit. Refreshments will be provided by the
Wild Bird Center.
Time: 6:30
PM
Presented
by: Rachel Demascal, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
March
Saturday March 28, 2009
April
Fool’s
Fun
Walk the nature trails in search of hidden objects. Prizes are awarded
to those who find the
secret item.
Time: Starting at 10:00 a.m.
Presented
by: Rachel Demascal, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
April
Saturday March 18, 2009
Spring
Wildflower Walk
Experience the wildflowers, birds and butterflies in the forest and on the
forest edges during this 2 hour walk.
Time:
Starting at 9:30 a.m.
Presented by: Rachel Demascal, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Junior Naturalist Orientation
Youth, ages 7 to 14 will start on their journey to earning the Junior Naturalist
Certificate and Badge.
Time:
Starting after the wildflower walk.
Presented by: Rhonda Clay, rclay@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
May
No
Events Scheduled
June
Saturday
June 27, 2009
18th
Annual Get Hooked on Fishing Day
Children of all ages experience
fishing, casting, fish identification, boating safety, and environmental
education. 1st and 2nd place prizes
are awarded in all four age groups for the pier fishing competition.
Time:
7:45 a.m.
Contact: Benji House, hhouse@caddo.org
Location: Earl G. Williamson Park
July
No
Events Scheduled
August
No
Events Scheduled
September
No
Events Scheduled
October
No
Events Scheduled
November
No
Events Scheduled.
December
Sunday December 21, 2008
Winter Solstice Walk
Enjoy the cooler weather. Witness signs of the new season and view migrants
like sapsuckers, goldfinches and purple finches on this two hour trek through
the forest. A rainy day provides unique opportunities for exploring nature,
so this program will be offered rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
Time:
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Presented by: Rachel Demascal, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
