Science & Nature
Northwest Louisiana is known as Sportsman's Paradise. That love of science and nature can be seen in the various outdoor activities and in museums and attractions.
Explore science in a hands-on environment at Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX Theater. Here everyone is encouraged to touch and pull on everything to discover how it all works. For the nature lovers, enjoy a walk through the beautiful acres of roses at the Gardens of the American Rose Center or the breathtaking azaleas at R.W. Norton Art Gallery.
There are many great outdoor activies on various lakes and bayous and in many area parks.
Highlights
| Chimp Chat & Chew-The Morning Edition Thursday, May 30 through Tuesday, November 26 Chimp Haven |
| Star Party: Viewing Saturn Friday, May 31 Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center |
| SeaLife Sundays: Dining with Stingrays Sunday, June 2 through Sunday, June 30 Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center |
| Summer Sun-Days Sunday, June 2 through Sunday, June 30 Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center |
| Terrific Tuesdays Tuesday, June 4 through Tuesday, December 3 Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center |
| Astrophotography Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, July 6 artspace |
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| Chimpanzee Discovery Day: Me & My Dad Saturday, June 15 Chimp Haven |
| Chimpanzee Discovery Day: African Peace Festival Saturday, September 21 Chimp Haven |
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| Chimpanzee Discovery Day: Second Annual Fall Harvest Festival Saturday, October 19 Chimp Haven |
| Chimp Discovery Day: Chimpanzees in Science & Medicine Saturday, November 16 Chimp Haven |
| SeaLife Encounters Through Sunday, June 30 Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center |
| Aquatic & Wildlife Education Foundation Northwest Louisiana |
| Bayou Pierre Alligator Park Northwest Louisiana |
| Gardens of the American Rose Center Shreveport |
| Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Association Shreveport |
| Piney Hills Louisiana Master Gardeners Northwest Louisiana |
| Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park Northwest Louisiana |
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