Wildcat Glades Nature Group

Ghostly Glades: It's a Bug's Life!
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome
Partnership event between Wildcat Glades Nature Group, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Missouri Chert Glades Master Naturalist, Ozark Gateway Audubon Society, and Rotary International
Look closely, you might see something spectacular… At this year’s Ghostly Glades, we invite you on an adventure through the amazing world hidden in the grass! Bugs have a reputation for being creepy, crawly, and downright spooky, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! Insects are amazing creatures, some can fly, others can jump 5 times their height or see colors we can’t even begin to imagine! Come on down and learn about the secret lives of bugs, the challenges they face, the amazing things they do, and the part they play in our lives. There will be refreshments available, and several photo opportunities to make the night truly memorable. We hope to see you there!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/3WAiObn, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Owls
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7
Free program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Whooooo goes there? Why, it’s an owl! Owls are magnificent creatures that fly silently though the night and the topic of this month’s Preschool Connections. Join Wildcat Glades’ own Miss Vicki for a story, song, and a one-of-a-kind owl craft that’ll ring in fall season!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections1024, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Pictures with Creepy Crawlies
2024-10-18 14:00 - 19:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome

Come to Wildcat Glades on October 18th for a unique photo opportunity with creepy and crawly creatures!
For just $25, you can have your picture taken with spooky critters for original fall photos. You can pose as an individual, a couple, a small group, or a family. It’s also a great date night for that special, spooky someone in your life! This event is a fundraiser for Wildcat Glades Nature Group. Our wonderful volunteer and professional photographer, Brad Mace, will be taking the photos. The creepy and crawly creatures will be provided by Wildcat volunteers.
You will be given a thumb drive to take with you and have as many photos printed at your favorite photo developer. (Walgreens, Walmart, or online)
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/CreepyCrawlies24

Kid's Yoga in Nature
2024-10-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-14 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
Free to Attend
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 enjoyed outdoors.
Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/YogainNature2024, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Coffee on the Bridge
2024-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Reding’s Mill Bridge, MO, United States
All ages welcome
Free to Attend
Do you want to experience nature? Do you want amazing, local coffee? How about a free mammogram while you’re at it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Coffee on the Bridge is the event for you! Join us as we raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and enjoy some old fashioned coffee! We will have multiple vendors and an appearance from the Mammogram Mobile. Lawn chairs are recommended for participants who want to sit along Reding’s Mill Bridge.
This is a come & go event, no registration required. Please direct any questions to colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Missouri's Megafauna
2024-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7 – 14
Free to Attend
Missouri is home to all sorts of animals, some big, some small, and some REALLY big! At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’ll be taking a look at Missouri’s biggest animals, their role in our environment, the challenges they face, and how you can help support Missouri’s megafauna. You won’t wanna miss this one!
Must pre-register. Please register by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers924, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Squirrels & Fall
2024-09-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7
Free to Attend, Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Watch out your window, tis the season for squirrels! Fall is the perfect time to see squirrels prepare for Winter’s cold weather, there’s just so much for them to do! Join Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki to learn all about these awesome rodents and their friends through a song, a story, and a craft.
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections924, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Armadillos
2024-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7 – 14
Free to Attend
Howdy pardner, it’s time to roll out with Missouri’s only armored mammal! These strange little critters get up to wild things when we’re not looking, and it’s high time we learned about it. Join us for a fun program that’ll get your kiddo out of their shell and into nature!
Must pre-register. Please register by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers824, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Water
2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7
Free to Attend
Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Splish splash, come to our program, it’s a blast! At this month’s Preschool Connections, we’re talking about the wonderful world of water. From rivers and streams to creeks and ponds and everything in between. Join Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki as she reads a story, does a craft, and sings a song at this wonderfully wet program!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections824, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Kid's Yoga in Nature
2024-08-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-08 10:30 - 23:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free to Attend
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 enjoyed outdoors.
Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/YogainNature2024, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Family Night Hike
2024-07-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome
Do you like spider sniffing? Are you interested in moth meandering? Cricket calling? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you belong at the Wildcat Glades Family Night Hike! Join our staff on an easy, family-friendly introduction to the wonderful world of night-hiking that’ll lighten up your night. This hike will cover a variety of topics that go “bump” in the night, from spiders to moths to crickets and everything in between.
Must pre-register. Please register by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/FamilyNightHike24, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Water Festival
2024-07-20 09:00 - 14:30 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome
Water you doing? It’s time for Wildcat Glades’ yearly Water Festival!
This collaboratory event between Wildcat Glades Nature Group, Stealth Creative, Missouri American Water, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Joplin Parks department is bound to leave you wet behind the ears! Join us for cardboard boat races, shoebox boat races, a rubber duck race, a fishing derby, food trucks, and 20+ booths from local vendors or organizations.
Cardboard Boat Race Registration
Shoebox Boat Race Registration
Duck Race entries can be purchased in person at the Shoal Creek Conservation Center
For more information on registration for the cardboard or shoebox boat races, please email robin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Cicadas
2024-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 and up
Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Does Summer have a signature sound? If it did, it’d be the singing of the cicada! At this month’s Preschool Connections, we’ll be buzzing about the cicada! Come sing a song, read a story, make a craft, and—most importantly—learn about these fascinating insects!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections724, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2024-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Camp Wildcat
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-10 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7-14
$150 per child; Partial scholarships are available on an application basis
July 8th – 10th, 8 AM – 4 PM
Calling all campers!
Wildcat Glades Nature Group is excited to host our second annual Camp Wildcat event! Attendees will learn all about the wildlife, plants, rocks, and habitats found at Wildcat Park through hands-on activities. They will have the opportunity to gain experience in outdoor skills, and learn to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Each camper will receive snacks and lunch daily.
Registration is only open until June 22nd, and you must pre-register to attend. Please pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/CampWildcat2024.
For information regarding scholarship availability, please email maddie@wildcatglades.org.

Snakes and S'mores
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free to Attend
For ages 13 & up
What does a snake have to do with a s’more? Well, aside from the fact that they both start with “s”, nothing really! But what better way to spend a Tuesday evening than learning about the legless ones among us and enjoying some tasty s’mores?! Slither on by to meet, learn about, and even touch live snakes. Supplies are limited. Please pre-register at https://bit.ly/SnakesAndSmores or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Summer Solstice Hike
2024-06-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 13 & up
What better way to welcome summer than to spend your evening out on the trails? June 20th 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 colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/SummerHike2024.

Preschool Connections: Nests
2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Free to Attend
For ages 3 and up
Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Every animal needs a home! For this month’s Preschool Connections, we’ll be covering the wonderful world of animal homes. Through a song and story, we’ll learn about burrows, nests, and everything in-between! After the singing is done, we’ll embrace our inner bird and make our own nests. You don’t want to miss this one!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections524, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Cicadas
2024-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Free to Attend
Does Summer have a signature sound? If it did, it’d be the singing of the cicada! At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’ll be buzzing about the cicada! Come learn about its habitat, hobbies, lifecycle, the importance of this year’s cicadas, and much, much more.
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers524, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org

Crawdads at the Creek
2024-06-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
This will be the third annual “Crawdads at the Creek Event” held by Wildcat Glades. This event will feature a creekside crawdad dinner under a lit event tent. We will have live music, a dessert auction, yard games and fellowship with nature while you enjoy a delicious meal! Tickets are $50 a person. Drinks will be provided, and alcoholic beverages will be available for additional purchase.
Tickets to this event sold quickly last year, so be sure to purchase yours soon!

Nature Explorers: Crawdads
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Crawdads, crayfish, crawfish, craydads… it doesn’t matter what you call them, they’ll still be snippy! If you’ve spent any time near Missouri’s streams, you’ve probably seen these clawed crustaceans dart through the water or hide under rocks. Be prepared to get messy, because at this month’s Nature Explorers, we’ll be wading into a shallow stream and observing crawdads in their own habitat! You’ll want a towel for this one!
Please wear appropriate attire, towels are recommended.
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorersCrawdads, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org

Conservation in the Parks: Barnswallows
2024-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Mercy Park, 3002 St Johns Blvd, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 13 and up
Partnership Program with the Missouri Department of Conservation
Spring is a great time to get out and look for birds, both migratory and the ones that nest here year-round! Although some just pass through Missouri, many nest right here in Joplin. Join us to look for birds of all kinds and the signs of their nests at Mercy Park!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/ConservationBarnswallows, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Sunflowers
2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 and up
Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Squirm the Squirrel was looking for his favorite sunflower seed when he realized that something magical had happened… This month’s Preschool Connections follows the adventures of Squirm the Squirrel as he finds his favorite seed. After the story, it’s time to sing a song, and plant your very own magic sunflower! Your child won’t want to miss this!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections424, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.
