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.
January
Sunday,
January 14, 2012
Junior Naturalist Workshop: Ornithology
Become a Junior Naturalist! Discover the world of birds with park
naturalists Rachel Demascal and Rosanna Ohlsson Salmon.
The mission of the Junior Naturalists' Program is to bring together natural
resource specialists with young people, ages 7-14, to foster an understanding
and appreciation on Northwest Louisiana's plants, water, soils, and wildlife,
and to promote good stewardship. A special award will be given for each
workshop attended and completed.
This program will be ongoing and classes can be made up when they are offered
again.
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Rosanna Salmon at 318-929-2806, rsalmon@caddo.org
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Owl Night Open House
Visit Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park between 5:00 PM and 8:00
PM. Meet captive owls and explore the forest at night. Suitable for all
ages. Dress
for
the weather;
bring a flashlight; carry
babies
in
backpacks.
Time: 5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Contact: Rachel Demascal at 318-929-2806, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
February
Saturday,
February 4, 2012
World Wetlands Day Celebration
Dragonflies, frogs, and birds, oh my! Explore the forested wetlands of
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park. Learn about some fascinating native
animals and make some fun crafts to take home.
Time: 1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Contact: Rosanna Ohlsson Salmon at 318-929-2806, rsalmon@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday
February 11,
2012
Valentines
for Wildlife
Have fun and help us celebrate Valentine's Day by coming out and making edible
valentines for our wildlife!
Admission is free. Materials will be provided. Please RSVP to Kim Warren at
318-929-2806 if you plan to attend.
Time: 11:00 AM
Contact: Kimberly Warren at 318-929-2806, kwarren@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
March
Saturday March 3, 2012
Junior Naturalist Workshop: Mammalogy
Become a Junior Naturalist! Identify native mammals by tracks and scat
with park naturalists Kim Warren and Rosanna Ohlsson-Salmon.
The mission of the Junior Naturalists' Program is to bring together
natural resource specialists with young people, ages 7-14, to foster
an understanding and appreciation on Northwest Louisiana's plants,
water, soils, and wildlife, and to promote good stewardship. A special
award will be given for each workshop attended and completed.
This program will be ongoing and classes can be made up when they are
offered again.
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Rosanna Ohlsson-Salmon at 318-929-2806, or rsalmon@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday
March 10, 2012
Bald Eagle Presentation
Senior Naturalist, Park Manager, and Master Falconer Rusty Scarborough
will present the park's resident Bald Eagle.
Time: 1:30 PM
Contact: Rusty Scarborough at 318-929-2806, or rscarborough@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday
March 31, 2012
April Fools Fun
Explore the trails in search of hidden objects. Find the unlisted object
and win a prize.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact: Rachel Demascal, 318-929-2806, rdemascal@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
April
No
Events Scheduled
May
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Junior Naturalist Workshop: Botany
Become a Junior Naturalist! Identify native plants by leaves, bark,
and flowers with park naturalist Rosanna Ohlsson Salmon.
The mission of the Junior Naturalists' Program is to bring together
natural resource specialists with young people, ages 7-14, to foster
an understanding and appreciation on Northwest Louisiana's plants,
water, soils, and wildlife, and to promote good stewardship. A special
award will be given for each workshop attended and completed.
This program will be ongoing and classes can be made up when they are
offered again.
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Rosanna at 318-929-2806, rsalmon@caddo.org
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
June
No
Events Scheduled
July
No
Events Scheduled
August
No
Events Scheduled
September
No
Events Scheduled
October
No
Events Scheduled
November
No
Events Scheduled
December
No
Events Scheduled
