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
No Events
Scheduled
February
Saturday
February 9,
2008
Valentines
for Wildlife
Create bird and wildlife feeder crafts. Celebrate Valentines Day with wildlife
at
the
park and in your own backyard.
Time: 1:00 PM
Presented by: Kimberly Warren
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday
February 16,
2008
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: Park Naturalists
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
March
Saturday March 1, 2008
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: Park Naturalists
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Owl
Prowl (NEW DATE)
Explore the forest at night and learn about owls that live in Northwest
Louisiana. Featuring live owl presentations by Rhonda Clay. Contact
person is Rachel Demascal.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Presented by: Park Naturalists
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday March 15, 2008
Winter Nature Walk
Explore the trails and witness the first signs of
Spring. Master Gardener Roy Bott will identify plants, animals, and
more. This program is appropriate
for adults and older children. Rain Date: March 22, 2008.
Time: 9:00 -11:00
Presented by: Roy Bott
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
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: Park Naturalists
Location:
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Saturday March 29, 2008
April
Fool’s
Fun
Hike the trails and seek out all the un-natural
items such as garden gnomes and trees with faces. Prizes are awarded
to those who find the
secret item.
Time: Starting at 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: Rachel Demascal
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
April
No
Events Scheduled
May
Saturday
May 10, 2008
Mother’s Day Wildflower
Hike
Experience the wildflowers, birds, and butterflies in the forest and on the
forest edges during this 1 1/2 to 2 hour hike.
Time:
10:00 AM
Presented by: Rachel Demascal
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
June
Saturday
June 28, 2008
17th 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: Registration begins at 7:45 a.m., Event is 8:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Presented by: Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation
Location: Earl G. Williamson Park
July
No
Events Scheduled
August
No
Events Scheduled
September
No
Events Scheduled
October
Saturday
October 25, 2008
Spooky Stories and Creepy Critters
Hear eerie tales and encounter beastly creatures from the park exhibits.
Contact Judy Sneed.
Time:
1:30 PM
Presented by: Judy Sneed
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
November
Saturday,
November 29, 2008
Fall Foliage Hike
Take a two-hour hike through the forest to enjoy the
cooler weather and experience the subtle changes of the Southern Forest.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: Rachel Demascal.
Location: Walter B Jacobs Mememorial Nature Park
December
Saturday
December 6, 2008
Christmas for the Critters
Celebrate the season of giving by making festive treats for wildlife here at
the park.
Time:
1:30 PM
Presented by: Judy Sneed
Location: Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Christmas on Caddo
Enjoy
a holiday festival with food, games, arts & crafts, exhibits,
clowns, lights, fireworks, and – of course – Santa Claus!
Time: Festival begins at 3:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 6:30 p.m.
Presented by: Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation
Location: Earl G. Williamson Park
