Adult Program: Natural Dyes
2024-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 13 and up
$10 to Attend
It’s time to brighten up April with a splash of color! Embrace your artistic side and get messy with some all natural dyes made from all natural materials at our messiest program yet!
Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/NaturalDyes24, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

April Foraging Hike
2024-04-13 03:00 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 13 and up
$20 to Attend
Partnership Program with Good Naturing Owner Kelly Hock
Ready to eat stuff off the ground? Kelly Hock is a certified foraging instructor and will take a group of knowledge-hungry attendees on a hike through the trails at Wildcat Park. Attendees will learn about the wonders of wild edibles along the trails system, the ethics of foraging, and how to identify edible plants. This hike has a limited number of slots available, so make sure to reserve your spot before they’re gobbled up for good.
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/AprilForagingHike, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2024-04-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Preschool Connections: Salamanders
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady
What’s cute, slimy, and probably walking through your backyard? Why, it’s a Salamander! Join Wildcat’s one-and-only Miss Vicki as she talks, reads, and sings about Missouri’s amazing salamanders. After a bombardment of salamander knowledge, you’ll wrap up the program by making your very own salamander abodes!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolSalamanders, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

May the Forest be with You: Rise of the Natives/Revenge of the Invasives
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome
Help us Joplin, you’re our only hope!
Wildcat Glades Nature Group, the City of Joplin, Liberty Utilities, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Missouri Master Naturalists are teaming up to battle the forces of invasive species and protect Wildcat Glades! This year’s joint theme “Rise of the Natives/Revenge of the Invasives” focuses on the ongoing battle between native and invasive species alongside the ways you can help natives win. If the ultimate battle between good and evil isn’t exactly your forte, we’ll also feature a Native Tree Giveaway sponsored by Liberty Utilities, live music, food trucks, a recycled art contest, and numerous booths hosted by organizations from our community.
No need to register, just head out to Wildcat Park any time between 10am – 3pm and enjoy the festivities! Please email any questions to colvin@wildcatglades.org.

May Day Hike with Good Naturing
2024-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Join Kelly Hock, owner of Good Naturing, to explore Wildcat Park to find wild edibles! This program is for adults only, ages 13 and up. Participants should wear proper hiking gear (boots/sturdy shoes, long pants and sleeves, a hat, insect spray, suncreen, etc) and bring their own reusable water bottle. Meet at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage.

Birds & Brews
2024-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Reding’s Mill Bridge, MO, United States
All ages welcome
Partnership program with Missouri Department of Conservation & Ozark Audubon Society
Do you like coffee? Do you like birds? Do you like bridges? If any of these strike your fancy, Birds & Brews is the place to be! Enjoy the morning air and be serenaded by nature’s best avian musicians while you sip the finest drinks Pearl Coffee has to offer on the historic Redings Mill Bridge.
No need to register, just head to the Redings Mill Bridge any time between 8 am – 10 am and enjoy the festivities! Please email any questions to colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2024-05-11 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 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.

Preschool Connections: Sunflowers
2024-05-11 13:00 - 14:00, 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.

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.

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

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!

Kid's Yoga in Nature
2024-06-08 10:30 - 23:30, 2024-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

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

Preschool Connections: Nests
2024-06-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

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.

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.

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.

Preschool Connections: Cicadas
2024-07-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-17 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
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.

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.

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.

Preschool Connections: Water
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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.

Kid's Yoga in Nature
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.
