The Parish of Caddo will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center with a vendor open house scheduled for Saturday, May 9.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the center’s newly completed event facility, located at 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road in Shreveport. The open house is designed to give local vendors an opportunity to tour the new space, learn about its features and explore how to become part of the center’s preferred vendor network.

Organizers say the event is open to a wide range of professionals in the events industry, including planners, decorators, DJs, bands, caterers, photographers, videographers, bartenders, floral designers, bakeries and other service providers.

In addition to showcasing the new venue, the event will coincide with the nature center’s 50th birthday celebration, offering attendees a chance to connect with parish representatives and learn more about future partnership opportunities.

Officials say the initiative is aimed at building relationships within the local events community while highlighting the expanded capabilities of the nature center as a destination for gatherings and special events.