Nature Explorers: Missouri’s Megafauna

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 7 – 14 Free to Attend Missouri is home to all sorts of animals, some big, some small, and some REALLY big! At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’ll be taking a look at Missouri’s biggest animals, their role in our environment, the challenges they face, and how you can help support Missouri’s megafauna. […]

Coffee on the Bridge

Reding's Mill Bridge MO

All ages welcome Free to Attend Do you want to experience nature? Do you want amazing, local coffee? How about a free mammogram while you’re at it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Coffee on the Bridge is the event for you! Join us as we raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness […]

Kid’s Yoga in Nature

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 4 and up accompanied by an adult Free to Attend Led by Amanda, a Registered Yoga Teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of fun, breathing and yoga poses specifically for kids. Bring your yoga mat or a towel, and a reusable water bottle. Yoga is very beneficial for children’s health and […]

Preschool Connections: Owls

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 3 - 7 Free program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy Whooooo goes there? Why, it’s an owl! Owls are magnificent creatures that fly silently though the night and the topic of this month’s Preschool Connections. Join Wildcat Glades’ own Miss Vicki for a story, song, and a one-of-a-kind owl craft that’ll ring in fall […]

Pictures with Creepy Crawlies

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

All ages welcome Come to Wildcat Glades on October 18th for a unique photo opportunity with creepy and crawly creatures! For just $25, you can have your picture taken with spooky critters for original fall photos. You can pose as an individual, a couple, a small group, or a family. It's also a great date […]

Preschool Connections: Owls

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 3 - 7 Free program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy Whooooo goes there? Why, it’s an owl! Owls are magnificent creatures that fly silently though the night and the topic of this month’s Preschool Connections. Join Wildcat Glades’ own Miss Vicki for a story, song, and a one-of-a-kind owl craft that’ll ring in fall […]

Ghostly Glades: It’s a Bug’s Life!

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

All ages welcome Partnership event between Wildcat Glades Nature Group, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Missouri Chert Glades Master Naturalist, Ozark Gateway Audubon Society, and Rotary International Look closely, you might see something spectacular… At this year’s Ghostly Glades, we invite you on an adventure through the amazing world hidden in the grass! Bugs have a […]

Ghostly Glades: It’s a Bug’s Life!

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

All ages welcome Partnership event between Wildcat Glades Nature Group, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Missouri Chert Glades Master Naturalist, Ozark Gateway Audubon Society, and Rotary International Look closely, you might see something spectacular… At this year’s Ghostly Glades, we invite you on an adventure through the amazing world hidden in the grass! Bugs have a […]

Natural Wreaths

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 14+ Prepare for a tree-mendously fun evening of making all-natural wreaths! Nature is home to a variety of wreath materials that’ll spruce up your home just in time for the holiday season. Materials will be provided by Wildcat staff and attendees will take home their wreaths, We hope to see you there! You […]

Preschool Connections: Getting Ready for Winter

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy Winter is coming, and our animal friends need to get ready! But how exactly do they get ready for Winter? That’s the question Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki will tackle at this month’s Preschool Connections through a song, a story, and a […]