Adult Program: How to Collect & Display Insects

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Have you ever been to a museum and noticed their incredible insect displays? Maybe, upon viewing those, you wished that you could have displays to look at of your own! Join us to learn about how to capture and display insects, both ethically and efficiently. Participants will receive a small insect display kit, and will […]

Nature Explorers: Interesting Insects

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Ages 7-14. Insects are abundant this time of year. Though they are often dismissed because of their small size, insects lead truly fascinating lives that we tend to overlook. There is an entire world happening under our feet that deserves our attention! Join us to learn all about the cool insects at Wildcat Park. We […]

Nature Explorers: Interesting Insects

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Ages 7-14. Insects are abundant this time of year. Though they are often dismissed because of their small size, insects lead truly fascinating lives that we tend to overlook. There is an entire world happening under our feet that deserves our attention! Join us to learn all about the cool insects at Wildcat Park. We […]

Show Me Water Safety

Schifferdecker Aquatic Center S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin, MO

Join Wildcat at Schifferdecker Aquatic Center to learn about water safety. This is a partnership event with Joplin YMCA, The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, Joplin Parks & Recreation, Redings Mill Fire Department & Joplin Fire Department. To register, contact Joplin Parks & Recreation.  

Preschool Connections: Turtle’s Day Out

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Solomon the turtle is whisked away for an adventure for the day! Join us to read “Turtle’s Day Out,” sing a song, and do a craft! Children will learn all about turtles and their lives here in Missouri. They will also have an opportunity to see a live turtle up close and in person! You […]

Conservation in the Parks: Birdwatching Basics

Landreth Park 1001 NW Murphy Blvd, Joplin, Joplin

Birds are busy building nests and raising young! This incredible spectacle might seem like it is only visible in areas that are far away from cities, but all sorts of birds can be found right in the middle of Joplin! Interesting and beautiful birds are found in our local parks, including Landreth Park. Join us […]

Summer Solstice Hike

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Free class sponsored by U.S. Bank for ages 13 and up. What better way to welcome summer than to spend your evening out on the trails? June 21st is the longest day of the year, and Wildcat Glades Nature Group volunteers are planning to take advantage of the extra sunlight. Join us to hike the […]

Show Me Water Safety – Open Water

Join Wildcat here at the park to learn about water safety tips! This is a partnership event with Joplin YMCA, The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, Joplin Parks & Recreation, Redings Mill Fire Department & Joplin Fire Department. To register, contact Joplin Parks & Recreation.  

Rummage Sale: Donations Drop-off at IBEW Hall

We will be accepting donations June 26th and 27that IBEW from 10am-5pm. 3316 Hearnes Blvd in Joplin. Items to donate could include books, household and decorative items, craft supplies, fabric, tools, kitchen stuff, costume jewelry, sports equipment, small pieces of furniture, like-new accessories, toys in good condition, jigsaw puzzles, to mention just a few categories. […]

Rummage Sale: Donations Drop-off at IBEW Hall

We will be accepting donations June 26th and 27that IBEW from 10am-5pm. 3316 Hearnes Blvd in Joplin. Items to donate could include books, household and decorative items, craft supplies, fabric, tools, kitchen stuff, costume jewelry, sports equipment, small pieces of furniture, like-new accessories, toys in good condition, jigsaw puzzles, to mention just a few categories. […]