Preschool Connections: The Mixed-Up Chameleon
2023-03-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free Class Sponsored by Calvin Cassady for ages 3-7
The Mixed-Up Chameleon is an interesting lizard. We will learn about him and then about the Collared Lizards here at Wildcat Glades. A story, a song and a craft will give us busy time! And we may even meet our Collared Lizards, Rango and Beans! Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Spring Stroll
2023-03-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free Class Sponsored by the Corley Foundation for ages 7-14
There are few things more exciting than getting out for a nice walk at the beginning of spring. Join us to look for spring wildflowers that are blooming, migratory birds singing, and the insects that are just emerging. This program will be for Nature Explorers, but is open to family groups as well. This is a partnership program between Wildcat Glades and the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. We will be walking with Wildcat Glades Naturalists and Naturalists from the Missouri Department of Conservation. You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Adult Program: Natives in Small Spaces
2023-03-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Do you live in a small space but want to support local pollinators and enjoy some native flowers in your home? Got some old pots, cans, or drawers lying around? We got just the thing for you! Join us to get some creative ideas on how to repurpose household objects into plant containers and learn all about caring for some of our native flora! Registration is required, sign up by using this link https://bit.ly/NativesSmallSpaces or by emailing mckenzie@wildcatglades.org.

Adult Program: Beginner’s Foraging: Confidence With the Basics
2023-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Kelly Hock is well-versed in the Foraging world and has an excellent knowledge of wild edibles. She will be presenting a class for those interested in beginning foraging and will focus on a few spring edibles specifically. Attendees will gain a knowledge of a few local edible plants and will have the opportunity to try some as well. This class will be free to attend but is for adults (ages 13 and up) only at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. Space will be limited, and you must pre-register. You can register by visiting our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/WCBeginnersForaging, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Yoga in Nature for Adults
2023-04-08 08:30 - 09:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Cost to attend is $10/person. Led by Amanda, a Registered Yoga Teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing and yoga poses. Bring your yoga mat or a towel, and a reusable water bottle. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page. This class will be held at the Wildcat Glades education cottage. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. You must pre-register. To register visit our Facebook page, visit https://bit.ly/NatureYogaAdults, or email maddie@wildcatglades.org

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2023-04-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 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: Butterfly Park
2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-15 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
Butterflies are important in so many ways! They pollinate plants, their larva serve as important food sources for many animals, and they are simply beautiful to look at. Join us to read a story called “Butterfly Park” and to sing a fun song about butterflies. We will make a special craft that will prove to be quite useful to butterflies. There will also be something special for each child if they come back to our Earth & Arbor Day event! You must pre-register, as space will be limited. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, going to https://bit.ly/PreschoolApril2023, or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Pollinator Power
2023-04-15 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free Class Sponsored by the Corley Foundation for ages 7-14
Pollinators are the “little things that run the world.” Most would think of just bees as pollinators, but there are many interesting animals that help to keep food on our plates! Join us to learn a little about the pollinators of Missouri. We will spend a bit of time outside looking for pollinators, so please dress appropriately. You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page, visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorersApril2023, or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Adult Program: Foraging with Bo Brown
2023-04-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
$10/person to attend. Bo Brown is a renowned foraging expert and the writer of the popular Foraging the Ozarks field guide. He has been teaching primitive skills since 1992, has worked as a wildlife/avian field biologist since 1985, was Associate Director with Ozark Center for Wildlife Research for it’s 15-year history, was a naturalist for MO Dept. of Conservation in Branson MO for 9 years, and is still active in contract fieldwork. He will be teaching a class about the basics of foraging, and participants will take a walk on Wildcat’s trails to learn about some of the local edible plants at Wildcat Park. Space is limited and will fill quickly. You must pre-register to attend, and can do so by going to our Facebook page, visiting https://bit.ly/WildcatForaging, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Adult Program: Sounds of Nature
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 13+. When picturing night-time sounds, it is often portrayed as some far-away rainforest with so many animals calling that it is difficult to single just one out. Missouri may not have monkeys calling out in the night, but we certainly have animals that are active and noisy in the night time! Join us to learn a bit about some of the nocturnal animals that are calling out at night. We will talk a bit about those animals in the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, and then we will take a walk at dusk along the trails to see if we can put those new skills to use. You must pre-register, and space will be limited. You can register by going to https://bit.ly/WildcatSounds, or by emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org or mckenzie@wildcatglades.org.

May the Forest be With You
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Come out to Wildcat Park to celebrate Earth Day! For this annual event, we will have the following: a Native Tree Giveaway sponsored by Liberty Utilities, a Native Plant Sale hosted by Forest Keeling Nursery, live music, food trucks, and numerous booths hosted by organizations from our community. This event is a partnership program between Wildcat Glades, Chert Glades Missouri Master Naturalists, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, the City of Joplin, Joplin Parks & Recreation and Liberty Utilities. There is no need to register, just head out to Wildcat Park any time between 10am and 3pm to enjoy the festivities. Please email any questions to maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Natural Gifts for Mother's Day
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7 and up. Mother’s Day is just around the corner! There is no better gift than a handmade one, and this class will focus on creating natural gifts that you can give to the mom in your life! This class will have limited spaces and will fill quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot today! You can sign up by visiting https://bit.ly/NaturalGiftsMothersDay2023 or by emailing robin@wildcatglades.org.

May Day
2023-05-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Join us at Wildcat Park for an old-fashioned May Day celebration! We will have a may pole, old fashion races, yard games and lots of fun! Bring a few dollars for treats, and raffles with great prizes. No registration needed, just bring a picnic and your racing shoes.

Preschool Connections: Turtle's Day Out
2023-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 must preregister by going to our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org or by going to https://bit.ly/WCPreschoolConnectionsJune2023. Ages 3-6.

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2023-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 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. Ages 4 and up accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Connections: Hector the Misunderstood Snake
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 they are a key species to have around. We will read a story, sing a song, and complete a craft that each child will take home. Children will also have the opportunity to see our resident snakes that we have in the cottage. You must pre-register, as space will be limited. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, going to https://bit.ly/WCPreschoolMay2023, or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Hector the Misunderstood Snake
2023-05-20 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
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 they are a key species to have around. We will read a story, sing a song, and complete a craft that each child will take home. Children will also have the opportunity to see our resident snakes that we have in the cottage. You must pre-register, as space will be limited. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, going to https://bit.ly/WCPreschoolMay2023, or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Adult Program: Toad Abode- Attracting Natural Insect Zappers
2023-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 (home) to attract these little insect-devourers to your own yard! Offering shelter for these small, but important, amphibians is just a small token of appreciation that you can offer for their hard work. This class will have limited space, so be sure to sign up quickly. You can register by visiting https://bit.ly/AdultToadAbodes2023 or by emailing robin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Frog Friends and Toad Abodes
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 be hearing in May, as well as learn some visual identification skills. We will make Toad Houses (hence the “Toad Abode” title!) that families can take home to attract toads to their own back yards! You must pre-register by visiting our Facebook page, visiting https://bit.ly/WCNatureExplorersMay2023, or by emailing us at maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Adult Program: How to Collect & Display Insects
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
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 have the opportunity to practice their new skills on site to perfect the art. This program will have limited spots, so be sure to register quickly! You can register by visiting our Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/WCInsectDisplay2023.

Nature Explorers: Interesting Insects
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-10 18:00 - 20:30 | 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 | 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
