Holiday Open House
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome
Do you like nature? Do you like saving money? Do you know anyone who likes either of those things? If so, it sounds like you should stop by the Wildcat Glades Nature Store for a night of incredible sales! Come and find something special for the nature-lover in your life, or just grab a complementary snack with the staff at Missouri Dept. of Conservation. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact colvin@wildcatglades.org or message us via Facebook.

Preschool Connections: Birdfeeders
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult
Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
The holidays are a time of giving, so let’s give some special presents to the animals in your backyard! Join us as we read a fun story, sing a song, and make some special feeders for Missouri’s non-migratory birds. Birdfeeders help keep Missouri’s birds healthy and active through the Winter, and provide a great opportunity to see the birds that stick around all Winter long.
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections1224, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Adult Holiday Crafts
2024-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 14+
Come make something spectacular! This a make-and-take event featuring several availables crafts targeted at anyone over the age of 14. If you love arts, crafts, or anything in between, this is the program for you!
You must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/AHolidayCrafts24, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org

Winter Solstice Hike
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 13 and older
Is there a better way to send off the Summer sunshine than an evening out on the trails? December 21st marks the official beginning of winter, the shortest day of the year, and a 4-mile hike through Wildcat Park! Join Wildcat Glades Nature Group volunteers on a whimsical walk through the wonderful world of Wildcat Park’s natural, Winter wonderland. 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!), warm clothes, hiking shoes, water and maybe even a small snack.
Program limited to a certain number of participants
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/WSolstice24.

Children's Holiday Craft
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 to 7
Come celebrate the holidays with some handmade crafts that you’ll love from head to mistletoe! We’re pulling out all stops to create family crafts that will live in your heart—and on your shelf—for years to come. This a make-and-take event featuring several available crafts for individuals, children, and families alike.
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/CHolidayCrafts24.

Children's Holiday Craft
2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
December 21st, 1 pm – 3 pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 8+
Come celebrate the holidays with some handmade crafts that you’ll love from head to mistletoe! We’re pulling out all stops to create family crafts that will live in your heart—and on your shelf—for years to come. This a make-and-take event featuring several available crafts for individuals, children, and families alike.
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/CHolidayCrafts24.

Preschool Connections: Groundhog Gets a Say
2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult
Free to Attend Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Have you ever wanted to learn about groundhogs? Here at Wildcat Glades, we say gopher it! Join Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki for a wonderful story, song, and craft about everyone’s favorite sub-terranean mammal!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections125, going to our Facebook page, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Micro Habitats
2025-01-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7 to 14
Free to Attend
Do you ever get tired of looking at the big picture? At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’re zooming in on the smallest habitats and animals Missouri has to offer! Come learn about nearly microscopic super-predators, sprawling forests of moss, and much, much more. At the end of the program, attendees will create miniature terrariums that simulate real ecosystems. You won’t want to miss this!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers125.

Preschool Connections: A Thing Called Snow
2025-02-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult
Free to Attend Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Do you remember the first time you ever saw snow? At this month’s Preschool Connections, we’re reviving the magic of that first snow through a story, song, and craft. This month’s story is “A Thing Called Snow” by Yuval Zommer, and tells the tale of two Spring-born animals experiencing snow for the first time. You won’t want to miss this one!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections225, going to our Facebook page, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Rocks Rock!
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Free to Attend
For ages 7 to 14
From stones and boulders to pebbles and flakes, Missouri has some amazing rocks! This month’s Nature Explorers is all about the stones under our feet and the import roles rocks play in the environment. You won’t want to miss this one!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers225.

Kid's Yoga in Nature
2025-03-08 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
Namaste everyone, Kid’s Yoga in Nature is back and better than ever! Join Amanda, a registered Yoga Teacher, and learn the elements of fun and breathing, while doing yoga poses that are specifically designed for kids and/or beginners. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel, a reusable water bottle, and your best “ohhmm” voice. Yoga is very beneficial for children’s health and is even better when enjoyed in the great outdoors.
Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/KidsYoga325, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Bison & Buffalo
2025-03-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult
Free to Attend Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Have you herd the news? This month’s Preschool Connections is about bison! Join Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki as she reads Grandfather Buffalo by Jim Arnosky, shows off a real bison hide, and does a family-friendly craft that’ll be-hoove the whole family. We hope to see you there!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections325, going to our Facebook page, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Spring Break Steppingstones
2025-03-20 12:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7 to 10.
Come spend a bit of your Spring Break here at Wildcat Glades and make some rockin’ steppingstones!
Must Pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/WildcatStone, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Spring Break Rock Wrapping
2025-03-20 14:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For Ages 11 to 14.
Spend your afternoon with Wildcat Volunteers creating beautiful wrapped rocks. This is a big kid program! Be on time- or you might be left to figure out how to wrap on your own!
This is a free program, so PLEASE thank your volunteer instructor!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Must Pre-Register by visiting https://bit.ly/RockWrap, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Springtime Watercolor at Wildcat
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 14+
Don’t you think the world could use more color? Watercolor to be exact! Come ring in the Springtime with the Wildcat Glades Nature Group as we paint the outdoors in the outdoors. You won’t want to miss this art-standing program!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/Watercolor325.

Nature Explorers: Mammal Madness
2025-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7 to 14
Free to Attend
Mammals are all around us. The squirrels in your yard? Mammals! The family dog? It’s a mammal! Do you have a cat instead? It’s still a mammal! At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’re tackling the finer details that make mammals tick. You won’t want to miss this one!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers325.

Water Filtration Stations
2025-03-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Partnership Program with Kelly Hock of Good Naturing
For ages 14+
$10 per Attendee
What’s the most important resources in a survival situation? Clean water! At this special Wildcat program, attendees will learn how to create natural water filters that can be used to create clean drinking water in a variety of outdoor environments. Water you waiting for? Sign up today!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/WaterFiltration325.

Preschool Connections: Dandelions
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
April 9th, 10 am – 11 am and April 12th, 1 pm – 2 pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult
Free-to-Attend Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
What do you wish for when you blow a dandelion? Here at Wildcat, we’re wishing that you’ll come learn with us! Even though they’re sometimes called a weed, dandelions are incredible flowers that provide an easy food source for insects, bees, rabbits, and even—sometimes—humans. Join Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki as she reads The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony, sings a song, and does a family-friendly craft that’ll blow you away!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections425.

Wildcat Glades Rummage Sale
2025-04-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 15:00 | IBEW Hall, 3316 Hearnes Blvd, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Free to Attend, Merchandise Prices May Vary
April 11th, 8 am – 5 pm & April 12th, 8 am – 3 pm at the IBEW Hall (3316 Hearnes Blvd, Joplin, MO 64801)
All ages welcome
Come support Wildcat Glades Nature Group at our semi-annual Rummage sale! All proceeds directly support efforts at Wildcat Park by the Nature Group. Donations will be accepted April 8th and 9th at IBEW Hall from 9 am to 5 pm. Items to donate could include books, household and decorative items, craft supplies, fabric, tools, kitchen stuff, costume jewelry, sports equipment, small pieces of furniture, like-new accessories, toys in good condition, and jigsaw puzzles, to mention just a few categories.
No large appliances, old TVs or clothing will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please contact colvin@wildcatglades.org or message us via Facebook.

Wildcat Glades Adults: Buzzin' 'Bout Bats
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
April 11th, 6 pm – 8 pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 16+
Bats may get a bad rap, but in reality, they’re integral to the world as we know it. At this brand-new monthly Wildcat program for adults, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at bats and their role in the environment, our lives, and—shockingly enough—the tequila industry! You won’t want to miss the debut of this brand new program!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/WGA425, going to our Facebook page, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Native Pollinator Plants
2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
April 18th, 6 pm – 7 pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 7 to 14
April’s here, that means it’s time to spring into action and learn about pollination! Even though Missouri’s pollinators and the native plants they pollinate are an integral part of our ecosystem, they’re often overlooked, but we here at Wildcat Glades say it’s time to change that. Come learn about our native plants and the pollinators that sustain them at this month’s Nature Explorers!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers425.

Volunteer Gathering- Private Event
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
Get ready for some fun, Wildcat volunteers! Every other month, we gather to celebrate our victories, brainstorm exciting future events, and munch on tasty treats. This month, we’re diving into a fantastic learning session about planting native plants for our buzzing friends, the pollinators! Join our newest naturalist, Sara, and our awesome Master Naturalist, Shayla, for some hands-on fun. Don’t forget—this is a private event, so come ready to enjoy and connect!

May the Forest Be with You: Return of the Native Species
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Free to Attend
May 3rd, 10 am – 2 pm at Wildcat Glades
All ages welcome
Help us Joplin, you’re our only hope!
Get ready because the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, the City of Joplin, Liberty Utilities, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Wright Tree Service, Grip-Cuts, and the Missouri Master Naturalists are teaming up to help save Missouri’s native species and protect Wildcat Glades! This year’s theme, “Return of the Native Species” focuses on the importance of native species for our local ecosystems and the ways to help foster native species around your own home and community. But 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 (Trees must be requested from Liberty Utilities prior to event; additional trees will be available to purchase from Forest Keeling while supplies last), live music, food trucks, a recycled art contest, an all-ages Star Wars themed costume contest sponsored by Joplin Parks & Rec, an outdoor scavenger hunt, an appearance from the famous 501st Legion, and numerous booths hosted by organizations from in and around 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.

Preschool Connections: Sunflowers
2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
May 7th, 10 am – 11 am and May 10th, 1 pm – 2 pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 3 – 7
Free to Attend Program Sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Aren’t sunflowers just great? We here at Wildcat definitely think so! At this month’s Preschool Connections, we’ll be learning about, reading about, singing about, and planting some amazing sunflowers in the Wildcat Garden. Your child will also receive seeds to plant at home. If your kids love gardening, plants, or just plain ole’ digging in the dirt, this is the program for you!
Must pre-register. Please do so by visiting our Facebook page, emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org, or by going to https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections525.

Recycling Education Focus Group
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
The City of Joplin has obtained a grant for recycling & this Focus group will help shape the program.
