Preschool Connections: Native Plants

  • Preschool Connections: Raccoons and Ripe Corn

    Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 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 […]

  • Wild Edibles Hike

    Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, United States

    This is an adult program for ages 13 and up.

    Join us as we learn about edible and medicinal plants that grow naturally along our trails with Kelly Hock, owner of Good Naturing. Participants will meet at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, and will spend the morning hiking. Please wear the proper attire: hiking shoes, pants, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Don't forget your reusable water bottle, either!

  • Monarch Festival

    Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, United States

    Wildcat Glades Nature Group will have a booth at the Monarch Festival this year! This event will include information about pollinators and native plants, as well as a native plant […]

  • Preschool Connections: Raccoons and Ripe Corn

    Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 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 […]

  • Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration Initiative

    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 […]

  • Nature Explorers: World of Wetlands at Cardinal Valley

    Cardinal Valley Webb City, MO, United States

    Held at Cardinal Valley For ages seven to 14  Wetlands are one of the most important types of habitats for a wide diversity of plants and animals. Wetlands have been […]

  • Preschool Connections: Pumpkins

    Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, United States

      Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady It’s Pumpkin Time! This month’s Preschool Connections focuses on Fall’s favorite fruit, the pumpkin! Join us as we read the story of The […]

  • Yoga in Nature for Kids

    Wildcat Glades Pavilion 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, United States

    Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing, and yoga poses specifically for kids. Bring your yoga mat or a towel […]

  • Preschool Connections: Pumpkins

    Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, United States

    Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady It’s Pumpkin Time! This month’s Preschool Connections focuses on Fall’s favorite fruit, the pumpkin! Join us as we read the story of The Littlest […]

  • Ghostly Glades: Superheroes of the Glade

    Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, United States

     All ages welcome. Cowabunga dudes! Supervillains are running wild at Wildcat Glades and there’s only one team of heroes that can handle the job. Join us as we explore the […]