Yoga in Nature for Kids

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 4 and up accompanied by an adult 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 even better when […]

Preschool Connections: Hector the Misunderstood Snake

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Free Class Sponsored by Calvin Cassady for ages 3-7 No one on the farm likes Hector the snake…until he saves a baby chick! Snakes are incredible animals, and yet, they are probably one of the misunderstood of all in the animal kingdom. Join us to learn about the snakes we have in Missouri, and why […]

Preschool Connections: Hector the Misunderstood Snake

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Free Class Sponsored by Calvin Cassady for ages 3-7 No one on the farm likes Hector the snake… until he saves a baby chick! Snakes are incredible animals, and yet, they are probably one of the misunderstood of all in the animal kingdom. Join us to learn about the snakes we have in Missouri, and […]

Adult Program: Toad Abode- Attracting Natural Insect Zappers

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 13 and up. $10 per person. Whether you find toads adorable (which is the side of the fence that we stand firmly on), or not-so-adorable. they are very useful in your yard! Toads can eat up to 1,000 insects in a day. We will host a class on making your own toad abode […]

Nature Explorers: Frog Friends and Toad Abodes

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Free Class Sponsored by the Corley Foundation for ages 7-14 Frogs and toads are neat little critters that are more often seen than heard. For this Nature Explorers program, we will learn all about the frogs and toads of Missouri. Kids will gain a knowledge of some of the frog and toad calls we might […]

Nature Explorers: Frog Friends and Toad Abodes

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Free Class Sponsored by the Corley Foundation for ages 7-14 Frogs and toads are neat little critters that are more often seen than heard. For this Nature Explorers program, we will learn all about the frogs and toads of Missouri. Kids will gain a knowledge of some of the frog and toad calls we might […]

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.