Recycling Education Focus Group
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
The City of Joplin has obtained a grant for recycling & this Focus group will help shape the program.

Preschool Connections: Sunflowers
2025-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
May 7th, 10 am – 11 am and May 10th, 1 pm – 2 pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 3 – 7
Free to Attend Program Sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Aren’t sunflowers just great? We here at Wildcat definitely think so! At this month’s Preschool Connections, we’ll be learning about, reading about, singing about, and planting some amazing sunflowers in the Wildcat Garden. Your child will also receive seeds to plant at home. If your kids love gardening, plants, or just plain ole’ digging in the dirt, this is the program for you!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections525.

Wildcat Glades Nature Group Board Meeting
2025-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Cottage Rental- Private
2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Cottage Rental- Private Birthday Party
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-17 16:30 - 19:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Nature Explorers: Spider Sniffing
2025-05-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free to Attend
May 17th, 8 pm – 9 pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 7 to 14
Want to go spider sniffing? It may sound silly, but spider sniffing is a real technique used to find spiders in the wild by catching the reflections of a flashlight off of their eyes! Ready to learn more and get your own spider sniffing certificate? Then you’ll have to come join us at Nature Explorers: Spider Sniffing!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing sara@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers525.

Cottage Rental- Private Birthday Party
2025-05-18 12:00 - 15:00 | MO

Cottage Rental- Memorial Service- Private
2025-05-18 16:00 - 19:00 | MO

Wildcat at Vision Carthage
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Carthage Public Library
Partnership program with Carthage Vision- Nativescaping
Carthage Public Library. You must be preregistered with Vision Carthage in order to attend.

Native Plant Sale at Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
This event is provided by our partners, Missouri Department of Conservation. For more information, please visit the MDC website.

Water Festival Planning Meeting
2025-05-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Water Festival 2025! Let’s get this party started!

Habitat Restoration
2025-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | MO
Come join us in removing invasive wintercreeper to make way for native plants to reclaim their space. Native plants feed native critters, and they also help prevent soil erosion, thereby improving the water quality of Shoal Creek. We will teach you how to identify and remove wintercreeper and we encourage you to discover the plants and animals that live in this area. We would love to help you identify and learn more about anything you find.We will meet at the old Redings Mill Bridge parking lot and then take a short walk to the work site. Please dress for the weather and working outside in the dirt. Protect yourself from poison ivy and the sun! We will provide gloves and water to refill your bottles. You are welcome to work the full three hours or leave whenever you need to, we are glad to have you with us for as long as you are able.

Trail Maintenance
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildcat Glades Former Ball Fields, 201 W Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
The community is welcome to join Wildcat volunteers to widen the bluff trail. Bring your water bottle, wear sunscreen, closed toed shoes and be prepared to get sweaty. This is heavy work and not for the faint of heart. All participants must sign a waiver before participating. Meet volunteer Jerry at 10 am at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage parking lot. (301 Riviera Drive Joplin- just past the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center)

Cottage Rental
2025-05-31 12:30 - 16:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Pavilion Rental
2025-06-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States

Tuesday Workday
2025-06-03 08:00 - 10:30 | Wildcat Glades Former Ball Fields, 201 W Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Every Tuesday morning, a dozen of our faithful volunteers gathers to do maintenance on the grounds, buildings and trails. The public is invited to stop by and see if this were something you would like to be involved with. However, in order to become a permanent part of this group, you will need to fill out volunteer paperwork.

Education Committee Meeting
2025-06-03 13:00 - 15:00 | MO
For more information on how to join this Wildcat volunteer group, contact robin@wildcatglades.org

Wildcat Glades Volunteer Education Committee Meeting
2025-06-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Cottage- Private Event
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Private Class- Science 2 Jobs
2025-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 | MO

School Presentation- Closed Class
2025-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 | MO
Science 2 Jobs
Public is not able to attend.

Crawdads at the Creek
2025-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Crawdads at the Creek 2025
We’re excited to invite you to Wildcat Glades’ fourth annual “Crawdads at the Creek” event! Everyone’s welcome to join us for a fun-filled evening by the creek, featuring a delightful crawdad dinner under a cozy, lit event tent. Enjoy live music, a dessert auction, yard games, and the chance to connect with nature while indulging in a tasty meal. Tickets are just $50 per person, and we’ll provide refreshing drinks, with alcoholic beverages available for purchase. We can’t wait to see you there and share this special experience together!

Preschool Connections: Snakes
2025-06-11 10:00 - 23:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Welcome to “Sssensational Snakes!”
Slippery, scaly, and seriously cool—snakes have slithered their way through myths, jungles, deserts, and even your backyard. Today, we’re setting the record straight on these misunderstood reptiles and learning why they’re more fascinating than fearsome.
Hector, the misunderstood snake book

Leffen Center program
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Snakes with Mrs.Vicki

Preschool Connections: Snakes
2025-06-14 13:00 - 14:00 | MO

Show Me Water Safety
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Help us make a difference! Join our “Show Me Water Safety” event and be part of the solution to lowering injury and fatality rates in our local waterways. We’re committed to providing vital water safety education for everyone in our community. Learn practical skills and gain the knowledge you need to stay safe around streams and lakes. Together, we can create a safer summer for all.
For the Neosho event, contact the Neosho YMCA.

Solstice Hike
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Volunteer Gathering- A Private Event
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Camp Wildcat 2025
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-02 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Camp Wildcat is going to be epic this year! Three days packed with fun teaching young naturalists how to survive! Sessions will include cane pole fishing, shelter building, orienteering, camouflage, leather working, and primitive skills just to name a few. Camp is for kids ages 7 to 14 and will take place at Wildcat Park June 30th, July 1st & July 2nd. Lunches, snacks, a fancy water bottle, a backpack are provided for each camper. Camp staff are still working out the details- but we are great big kids at heart- so it is going to be a blast. Sign up early to ensure your spot.
If you need a little financial help, scholarships are available.
Camp Wildcat 2025 is gearing up to be the most exciting adventure yet! This year, we’re offering three days packed with thrilling activities designed to teach young naturalists essential survival skills. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in:

cane pole fishing
shelter building
orienteering
camouflage
leather working
primitive skills

These sessions are just a taste of what’s in store! The camp is perfect for kids ages 7 to 14 and will be held at the beautiful Wildcat Park on June 30th, July 1st, and July 2nd. Each camper will receive lunches, snacks, a fancy water bottle, and a backpack to ensure they’re well-prepared for the adventure.
Our dedicated camp staff, who are big kids at heart, are working hard to finalize the details to ensure an unforgettable experience for all. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity – sign up early to secure your spot!
And don’t worry if you need a little financial assistance; scholarships are available to help ensure every child can join in the fun. Get ready for an epic summer at Camp Wildcat 2025!
For information on scholarships and other details, email robin@wildcatglades.org
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