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 skills on our trails. Explorers need to wear durable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Please meet at the activities pavilion at Wildcat Glades Park.
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 both have a ton of energy and make their “work” look like play. Learn with us as we discover what squirrels eat, what their houses […]
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 the norm. Join the Friends Group and Missouri Department of Conservation to learn a few primitive skills like atlatl throwing, how to use a shepherd’s […]
(Sponsored by Calvin Cassady) Free Class December 4th, 1:00-2:00 pm at Shoal Creek Conservation & Education Center OR December 14th, 10 to 11 am at Empire Market, 931 E. 4th Street Joplin. The class is for ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult. Kids will discover how to keep the spirit of giving alive after Christmas […]
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 the kids. The Nature Store will be open for shopping offering a store-wide 10% discount, so you can find that perfect gift for the nature-lover […]
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 learn about Missouri fishes and the best bait to bring them in. This indoor program will include a lure to create and take home. To […]
December 14th, 10 to 11 am at Empire Market, 931 E. 4th Street Joplin. The class is for ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult. Kids will discover how to keep the spirit of giving alive after Christmas is over. They will create items to feed the birds and other animals that live outdoors. To […]
December 14th, 11:15 to 11:45 am at Empire Market at 931 E. 4th Street Joplin, MO. Ages 2 and up accompanied by an adult (The time has been adjusted to help Mommas and Daddies) Led by Amanda, a Registered Yoga Teacher. This class is designed to incorporate elements of fun, breathing and yoga pose specifically […]
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 nature to create unique Christmas ornaments & decorations. Kids can make and take up to three items each. This class is free. To register visit […]
Liberty Utilities will be joining the Friends Group to do some work to help prepare the Wildcat Village before the Earth and Arbor Day event.
