Wildcat Glades Nature Group

May The Forest Be With You, The Red Oak Strikes Back: An Earth & Arbor Day Celebration
2022-04-30 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Wildcat_Glades_MayTheForestBeWithYou-2022_flyerMay The Forest Be With You “The Red Oak Strikes Back” (Partnership event) Community Wide event: All Ages
April 30th from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
JOIN FORCES WITH US TO SAVE THIS PLANET! The Wildcat Glades, City of Joplin, Liberty Utilities, MDC, and the Missouri Master Naturalists have teamed up to create an event showing the importance of the earth and its trees! This years “The Red Oak Strikes back” emphasizes the importance of investing in nature and our native plants! Join us for a tree give away, live music, education booths, a poker hike and so much more fun at Wildcat Park. For more information please visit our Facebook page, call 417-708-7713 or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.

Adventures of the Aluminum Can
2022-04-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Adventures of the Aluminum Can (sponsored by Calvin Cassady) Free Class: Preschool connections
April 23th from 1:00 pm- 2:00 Pm and April 27th from 10:00 am -11:00 am at the Wildcat Glades Pavilion.
Join us to follow an aluminum can on its adventure through our environment. We will be joined by a special guest to help us learn how cans are made and why recycling is so important. In addition to our special guest we will have a story, and a craft at our class. To register please visit our Facebook page, call 417-708-7713 or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.

Wildcat Glades Board Meeting
2022-04-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Tuesday Crew Work Day
2022-04-12 07:00 - 10:00 | MO
Wildcat Volunteers meet every Tuesday to make minor repairs, work on the trail, pick up trash- all kinds of things!!! We tyically meet in the Education Cottage to assign tasks. Times depend upon weather. If you would like to be a part of this group, give us a call at 417-708-7713 or email robin@wildcatglades.org

Yoga In Nature for Kids
2022-04-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Yoga in Nature for Kids (sponsored by Peaceful Yoga) Free Class

April 9th 10:30 am at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 2 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. This is a great opportunity to help kids during these months they might be experiencing some extra energy from being inside these past few cold months. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.

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Wildcat Community Volunteer Trail Work Day
2022-04-09 07:30 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Wildcat Trail Work Day
If you love being outdoors, want to make a difference, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, join us in our Wildcat Volunteer Saturday. We will be tackling a few key areas. Please dress for the weather. If the weather is below 40 or raining, we will not meet until the next Saturday.
This is a monthly activity- the second Saturday of each month at 8:30 am. Meet us at 301 Riviera Drive, Joplin. ( Wildcat Education Cottage)

If you are late, we may already be on the trail!
You do not need to be an established Wildcat Volunteer to participate. Kids under 16 will need an adult present.
For more information email robin@wildcatglades.org or Lauren@wildcatglades.org

Yoga in Nature for Adults
2022-04-09 07:30 - 08:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Yoga in Nature for Adults $10 fee to attend

April 9th, 8:30 am to 9:30 am for ages 16 and up
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. This is a great opportunity to help during these months they might be experiencing a little angst from being cooped up. 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. To register visit our Facebook page or email lauren@wildcatglades.org

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Wildcat Glades Volunteer Education Committee Meeting
2022-04-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Tuesday Volunteer Work Crew
2022-04-05 07:00 - 10:30, 2022-03-29 07:00 - 10:30 | MO

Underground & Living Logs Preschool Connections
2022-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
(sponsored by Calvin Cassady) Free Class: Preschool connections
March 23th from 10:00 am- 11:00 am and March 26th from 1:00 pm -2:00pm at the Wildcat Glades Pavilion.
Under the ground there is a whole other world! Lots of insects, plants and even larger animals depend on what goes on underground or inside a log that has fallen. Join us for a story, craft and if the weather is nice a short hike. To register please visit our Facebook page, call 417-708-7713 or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Underground & Living Logs
2022-03-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

May the Forest Be with You
2021-10-02 08:00 - 14:00 | MO
We will celebrate our Earth through a collaborative effort of Joplin Parks & Rec, Wildcat Glades Friends Group, Chert Glades Master Naturalist Chapter, Liberty Utilities, and the Missouri Department of Conservation. We are working out the details and working with officials to ensure a safe event. Our plans may change- so please be patient.

LIONS AND TIGERS AND S'MORES, OH MY!
2021-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Wildcat Village, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join us to watch The Lion King (2019 version) under the stars at Wildcat Village. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blanket or rent a hammock. We’ll have a smores bar, popcorn, snow cones and movie snacks available for purchase. And you can enter our raffle for some family friendly prizes.
$25 dper family of 5, $3 per each additional person.

Water Festival 2021
2021-08-13 - 2021-08-14 | MO

Shoal Creek Conservation & Education Center Native Plant Sale
2021-05-29 07:00 - 11:00 | Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States

Preschool Nature Connection
2021-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Wildcat Village, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States

Preschool Nature Connections
2021-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
In April, Preschool Nature Connections kids will learn about plants & butterflies. More details will be available on our Facebook Page.

Preschool Connections
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Nature Explorers
2021-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | MO
More details will be available shortly.

Eggs Are to Dye For
2021-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Blueberries, onion skins, beets, and cabbage…. What will we do with these? Well we are going to dye eggs with natural ingredients. Join us for a story, a song. And old dying fun! Bring your own basket and we might even hunt eggs. To register please visit our Facebook page, call 417-708-7713 or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.

Eggs Are to Dye For
2021-03-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
This class is designed for kids ages 3 to 6 and is sponsored by Calvin Cassidy. Because of Mr. Cassidy’s generosity, this class is free to the public.
Blueberries, onion skins, beets, and cabbage…. What will we do with these? Well we are going to dye eggs with natural ingredients. Join us for a story, a song. And old dying fun! Bring your own basket and we might even hunt eggs. To register please visit our Facebook page, call 417-708-7713 or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.

Prints & Poop
2021-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Village, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Have you ever been out on a walk and come across a track, or maybe some scat? Who left it there? How can we tell who has been here? Join us to learn about the thing’s animals leave behind. There is a lot to be said about an animal’s footprint, or even their poop. We will meet inside the education cottage for a short portion of the class, then we will take a hike to explore the prints and poop on the wildcat trail. To register visit our Facebook page, call 417-708-7713 & leave a message or email lauren@wildcatglades.org

Painting In Nature- a fundraising event
2021-03-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Painting in Nature is a quaint evening held at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage. Instructor Rayma will supply everything you need to create your own masterpiece while in the middle of Wildcat Park. This is a beginning class and just for fun!

Pictures with Bunny
2021-03-13 11:30 - 15:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Pictures with Joplin’s Most Famous Rabbit, Trevor, has become a tradition for many families. This is an annual fundraiser for Wildcat Glades Friends Group. The cost is $ 35 and you will leave with a thumb drive and a photo release allowing you to print your photos at your favorite print shop.
Registration is REQUIRED. Sign up early because space is limited.
For Tickets & Appointment Time, visit: bit.ly/BunnyTrevor

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2021-03-13 10:15 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 2 and up accompanied by an adult
Free Class
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. This is a great opportunity to help kids during these months they might be experiencing a little angst from being cooped up. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page or email lauren@wildcatglades.org.
KIDS IN NATURE YOGA

Yoga In Nature (Adult Class)
2021-03-13 07:30 - 08:30 | 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 nature, breathing and yoga poses. Bring your yoga mat or a towel, and a reusable water bottle. This is a great opportunity to help during these months they might be experiencing a little angst from being cooped up. 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. To register visit our Facebook page or email lauren@wildcatglades.org

$10 fee to attend

Pictures with Trevor- annual fundraising event
2021-03-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
