Free classes for all ages September 12th 6:00 pm Join us by the campfire in wildcat park to learn how to cook in camp. We will go over the basics of campfire safety, how to cook on an open flame, in a Dutch oven, and on a stick. Please bring your bug spray and closed […]
Free Class: Nature Explorers ages 7-12 September 15th 6:00 pm at the Wildcat Glades Pavilion Where should we set up our tent? What should we do to keep our belongings safe? Join us to learn the very basics to camping, how to select a good campsite, what to do when camping in bear country, and […]
Sponsored by Calvin Cassady Ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult September 26th, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm or September 30th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Wildcat Glades Village. The fallen log down in the woods is a home to all kinds of creatures. What will we find? A mammal getting out of […]
Sponsored by Calvin Cassady September 30th, 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Wildcat Glades Village. The fallen log down in the woods is a home to all kinds of creatures. What will we find? A mammal getting out of the rain with her babies or maybe an insect with many legs? A story, a craft […]
Join us for a community wide event full of fun, food, and music. The Wildcat Glades Friends Group, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Master Naturalist, City of Joplin and Liberty Utilities have joined forces to help save our planet. 5k at 9:00 am and padawan kids run to start at 10:00 am, the rest of […]
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Join us for our annual first day hike. We will hike along Shoal Creek breathing in crisp, fresh air. Start your year out right!
Seed bombs Free class February 20th 10:30 am Wildcat Education Cottage Bring the entire family out to make seed bombs! Come out to the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center to help turn your yard, or garden area into a pollinators dream. We will be getting our hands dirty, using soil, seeds locally collected and just […]
We are celebrating the completion of the Education Cottage March 5th! Please join us. We will have a check presentation by Joplin Regional Community Foundation, a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Joplin Chamber of Commerce, and a brief description of our journey. The afternoon will be rounded off with a S'more bar served with hot cocoa & […]
