Creepy Creatures

October's Preschool Connections will focus on Creepy Crawlies of Wildcat Glades. Preschoolers will learn what has eight legs and what kind of mammal flies. Join us for a delightfully spooky […]

Nature Explorers

Come down to Wildcat Glades Park and learn how to navigate our trails! nature explorers will learn how to use a compass, read a map and then apply their new […]

Preschool Nature Connections: Squirrely Squirrels

November 16th, 10-11 am at Shoal Creek Conservation & Education Center.  The class is for ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult.  Squirrels and preschoolers have a lot in common.  They […]

Nature Explorers: Primitive Skills

November 23rd, 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Wildcat Glades Pavilion.  For ages 7-12.   Let’s go back… way back to a time before technology, where hand tools and hard work were […]

Holiday Open House

December 12, Thursday, 5 – 7:30 P.M.  Join the Missouri Department of Conservation and Wildcat Glades Friends Group as we celebrate the holidays with light refreshments and holiday activities for […]

Nature Explorers: Fishing Lure DIY

Free Class December 13th 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Shoal Creek Conservation & Education Center.  For ages 7-12.  Join us at the Center and get hooked on lures.  We will […]

Nature Christmas Crafts

Nature Christmas Crafts Free Class  December 14th, Noon to 2:00 pm at Joplin Empire Market, 931 E. 4th Street, Joplin. Ages 7 to 12.  We will be using items from […]