January 2018
Babes in the Woods
Ages 2 & under. Babies and toddlers will see, smell, hear, and touch nature all around them.
Thursday, January 4, 10:00am-11:00am
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
The Fungus Among Us
Learn about the most common mushroom species in Louisiana in this introduction to mushroom identification workshop. Ages 12 & up.
Saturday, January 6, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
Nature Storytime: Animal Tracks
Ages 5 & under. Stories, songs, crafts, games and nature exploration.
Thursday, January 11, 10:00am-11:00am
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
Falconry Hunt Demonstration
Senior Naturalist and experienced falconer Rusty Scarborough will use his trained birds of prey to demonstrate falconry hunting techniques. Ages 12 & up only. Space very limited.
Saturday, January 13, 9:00am-12:00pm
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
Junior Naturalist Workshop: Ornithology*
Ages 7-12. Kids can complete all six workshops of biology and earn a special reward along with a certificate.
Saturday, January 20, 9:30am-12:00pm
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
Wetland Wonders
Join a naturalist to explore the temporary forest wetlands at the nature park. Discover all kinds fascinating animals that live there including frogs and salamanders. Ages 6 & up. Wear rubber boots or shoes that can get dirty.
Sunday, January 27, 10:00am-11:30am
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
February 2018
Babes in the Woods
Ages 2 & under. Babies and toddlers will see, smell, hear, and touch nature all around them.
Thursday, February 2, 10:00am-11:00am
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
Nature Storytime: Slimy Salamanders
Ages 5 & under. Stories, songs, crafts, games and nature exploration.
Thursday, February 9, 10:00am-11:00am
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport
13th Annual Owl Night
Meet live owls and explore their night world!
Saturday, February 17, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport