Camping Basics

Wildcat Village 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

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 […]

Preschool Nature Connections: Under the Log

Wildcat Village 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

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 […]

Preschool Connections: Under the Log

Wildcat Village 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

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 […]

May the Forest be with you: Earth and Arbor Day Event

Wildcat Glades Pavilion 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO

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 […]

Ghostly Glades

Wildcat Village 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

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First Day Hike

Wildcat Village 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

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

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Education Cottage Ribbon Cutting/Open House

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 & […]

Pictures with Trevor- annual fundraising event

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Pictures with Joplin's Most Famous Rabbit, Trevor, has become a tradition for many families. This is an annual fundraiser for Wildcat Glades Friends Group. The cost is $ 35 and you will leave with a thumb drive and a photo release allowing you to print your photos at your favorite print shop. Registration is REQUIRED. […]