Nature Explorers: Interesting Insects
2023-06-10 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 will spend a bit of time in the cottage, then we will venture down on the trails to discover what our six-legged friends are up to. You must pre-register to attend, either by visiting our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org or by going to https://bit.ly/NatureExplorersJune2023.

Show Me Water Safety
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14, 2023-07-19 | Schifferdecker Aquatic Center, S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
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
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 must preregister by going to our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org or by going to https://bit.ly/WCPreschoolConnectionsJune2023. Ages 3-6.

Conservation in the Parks: Birdwatching Basics
2023-06-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Landreth Park, 1001 NW Murphy Blvd, Joplin, Joplin, 6480
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 to look for birds such as Eastern Bluebirds and Scissor-Tailed Flycatchers, and to learn the basics of birdwatching. Wildcat Glades Nature Group and Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists will teach participants how to birdwatch. This program will be limited to a certain number of participants, and you must pre-register. You can do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/ConservationInTheParksJune2023. All ages are welcome, but it is recommended for ages 7 and up.

Summer Solstice Hike
2023-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 entire 4-mile trail through Wildcat Park! This hike will be for those that can handle long hikes and periods of steep/rough terrain. Bring your hiking poles (if you want to!), hiking shoes, water and maybe even a small snack. Participants will learn a bit about what our Nature Group does, and will also learn some tree identification along the way. This program will be limited to a certain number of participants, and you must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing robin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/WCSummerSolsticeHike2023.

Show Me Water Safety - Open Water
2023-06-24 | MO
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
2023-06-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | MO
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. No large appliances, old TVs or clothing will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact robin@wildcatglades.org or message us via Facebook.

Rummage Sale at IBEW Hall
2023-06-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MO
Come support Wildcat Glades Nature Group at our semi-annual Rummage sale! All proceeds directly support efforts at Wildcat Park by the Nature Group.
IBEW Hall 3316 Hearnes, Joplin, Missouri.

Camp Wildcat
2023-07-05 08:30 - 2023-07-07 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
$100 per Child
Sponsored by the Ozark Gateway Audubon Chapter
July 5th-7th from 8:30am-2pm for ages 7-14 in the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Wildcat Glades Nature Group is excited to host the first annual “Camp Wildcat” event! Children who attend will learn about wildlife, plants, and habitats at Wildcat Park through hands-on activities. They will have the opportunity to gain experience in outdoor skills, and how to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Each camper will receive snacks and lunch daily.
Registration is only open until June 27th, and you must pre-register to attend. Partial scholarships will be available on an application basis. For information regarding scholarship availability, email maddie@wildcatglades.org. You can pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/CampWildcat2023.

Yoga in Nature For Kids-Wildcat Park Pavilion
2023-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Sponsored by Peaceful Yoga
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 beneficial for children’s health and even better when it can be done outdoors. Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/NatureYogaKids, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Ladybugs
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free Class Sponsored by Calvin Cassady for ages 3-7
July 12th, 10 am – 11 am and July 15th, 1 pm-2 pm Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Whether you call them ladybugs, lady beetles, or ladybird beetles, you know one when you see one! They are usually one of the first insects that children feel comfortable picking up. Join us to read a story, sing a song, and complete a ladybug-themed craft!
You must preregister by going to our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org or by going to https://bit.ly/WCPreschoolJuly2023

Conservation in the Parks: Macroinvertebrates
2023-07-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
July 18th 10:30am-12:30pm at Wildcat Park.
All ages welcome, recommended for 7 and up.
Did you know that many insects spend the first part of their lives in the water? In fact, many insects spend most of their lives underwater and the terrestrial portion that we see is just a small part of their life cycles! Join Wildcat Glades Nature Group and Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists down in the water at Wildcat Park to look for these interesting critters!
This will be an event where participants will be in shallow water, so please dress appropriately. You can RSVP by visiting our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/ConservationInTheParksJuly2023.

Shoal Creek Water Festival
2023-07-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Meet us creekside at Wildcat Park for this annual event. There will be 20 plus informational booths, food trucks, cardboard boat races, shoebox boat races, entertainment, a lazy river float, and a rubber duck race for prizes. Our friends at Missouri Department of Conservation will host the fishing derby at Walter Woods- but you must register by calling 629-3434. For kids ages 15 & younger. Only 15 spots available- so register early. Cardboard boat entries must register by July 22. Rules & regs must be followed. Prize money, trophies, and bragging rights will be awarded at 2:30. See tickets below for prices. Shoebox boat entries must also register by July 15th. Rules & regs must be followed. First 50 registered will receive a small incentive. Winners of each age bracket will receive a cash prize. See tickets below for prices. Duck race will begin at 2:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded at 2:30. All prizes must be claimed by August 22nd or will be forfeited.

Summer Foraging: Confidence with the Basics
2023-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
25$ per Attendee August 2nd 6pm-8pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Join Kelly Hock, certified foraging instructor, to learn about the basics of foraging. Participants will learn about how to identify plants to forage, how to utilize those plants, and how to gain confidence in identification. This will be a hands-on class, and there will be a short hike outside to test participant’s skills.
This program is going to have limited availability, and will only available to those that have pre-registered. You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page, going to https://bit.ly/SummerForaging2023, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Trees in Wildcat Park
2023-08-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
August 9th 10am-11:30am and August 17th , 6pm – 7:30pm at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Ages 7-14, sponsored by the Corely Foundation
Trees are one of the most important plants in a forest. They provide shelter, food and shade to all animals in an ecosystem. Join us to learn about the identification of trees, how they grow, and why they are important. We will spend a bit of time talking about trees, and then we will go out on the trails to identify them!
You must preregister by going to our Facebook page, visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorersAugust2023, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2023-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Free to attend.
August 12th, 10:15-10:45 am at the Wildcat Park Pavilion, led by Peaceful Yoga
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 beneficial for children’s health and even better when it can be done outdoors.
Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/YogaInNatureKids2023, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
2023-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
August 12th, 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Older audiences encouraged, for ages 13+
Join us in this course designed to increase awareness and preparedness among owners and care providers of
pets, livestock, and service animals, and learn how typical hazards affect animals and what can be done by
responsible owners to reduce the impact of disasters.
You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page,
visiting https://bit.ly/AnimalsInDisastersAwareness2023, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Hummingbird Migration
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
August 16th 10am-11am and August 19th from 1pm-2pm at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady
Hummingbirds are finishing up their nesting cycles and will be preparing to migrate back to their wintering range soon! They need lots of energy for their big trip, and the best way to support them is to provide native plants and/or hummingbird feeders for them. Join us to read a story about hummingbirds, sing a song, and make your very own hummingbird feeders!
You must pre-register to attend, and you can do so by visiting our Facebook page, visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnectionsAugust2023, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Foraging Hike with Kelly
2023-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
$20 per attendee
August 19th, 9am-11am beginning at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Adult program for ages 13 and up
Kelly Hock is a certified foraging instructor and will take a group of knowledge-hungry attendees on a hike
through the trails at Wildcat Park. Those who attend will gain a knowledge of wild edibles along the trails
system, the ethics of foraging, and how to identify plants.
This hike will have a limited number of slots available, and you must pre-register to attend. You can do so by visiting our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/ForagingHikeAugust2023, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Joplin Sesquicentennial Rock Stock
2023-09-08 00:00 - 2023-09-09 00:00 | Landreth Park, 1001 NW Murphy Blvd, Joplin, Joplin, 6480
Want to support Wildcat Glades Nature Group while celebrating Joplin’s 150th birthday? Stop by the Wildcat Glades booth at Rock Stock to purchase your beverages! All proceeds will benefit the Wildcat Glades Nature Group.

Lost Creek Water Festival
2023-09-08 09:00 - 14:30 | Eastern Shawnee PowWow Grounds, 12615 S 705 Rd, Wyandotte, OK, 74370, United States
Wildcat Glades Nature Group will have a booth at the Lost Creek Water Festival held by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe’s Water Quality Monitoring Program.

Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration Initiative
2023-09-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Reding’s Mill Bridge, MO, United States
Ongoing project
Wildcat Glades Nature Group, in partnership with local students, continues to have work days to remove invasive species from Wildcat Park. Invasive species are detrimental to native plants and wildlife in the Park. Removing the invasive species provides better habitat for plants and animals, and in turn, benefits us. The Restoration Plan is an ongoing project that will be carried out over the next ten years. The work days are completed by Wildcat volunteers, representatives from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), and Wildcat staff.
If you are interested in becoming involved with the project, please reach out maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Prairie Day
2023-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | George Washington Carver National Monument, 5646 Carver Road, Diamond, MO, 64840, United States
Wildcat Glades Nature Group will have a booth led by our volunteers at George Washington Carver National Monument’s annual Prairie Day. The booth will highlight our efforts at Wildcat Park and beyond.

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2023-09-09 10:15 - 10:45 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 4 and older, accompanied by an adult
Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this free class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing, and yoga poses specifically for kids. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and a reusable water bottle for this beginner’s class. Yoga is a beneficial exercise for children’s health and even better when it can be done outdoors.
Participants must be pre-registered. Please sign up on our Signup Genius or email maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Raccoons and Ripe Corn
2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For kids ages three to seven
Free class sponsored by Calvin Cassady
Join us as we follow a raccoon mother and her kits, along with a caterpillar, a spider, owls and other birds, a mouse, and deer in a cornfield and woodland setting as they feast on the farmer’s corn. We will read Raccoons and Ripe Corn, play a toss game, make a craft, and learn more about raccoons.
You must pre-register to attend by signing up on our Signup Genius or emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.
