Wildcat Glades Nature Group

Kid's Yoga in Nature
2024-06-08 10:30 - 23:30, 2024-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

Yoga in Nature for Kids
2024-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

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, 2024-10-12 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.

Preschool Connections: Squirrels & Fall
2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-21 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
Watch out your window, tis the season for squirrels! Fall is the perfect time to see squirrels prepare for Winter’s cold weather, there’s just so much for them to do! Join Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki to learn all about these awesome rodents and their friends through a song, a story, and a craft.
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections924, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Nature Explorers: Missouri's Megafauna
2024-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 7 – 14
Free to Attend
Missouri is home to all sorts of animals, some big, some small, and some REALLY big! At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’ll be taking a look at Missouri’s biggest animals, their role in our environment, the challenges they face, and how you can help support Missouri’s megafauna. You won’t wanna miss this one!
Must pre-register. Please register by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by visiting https://bit.ly/NatureExplorers924, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Coffee on the Bridge
2024-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Reding’s Mill Bridge, MO, United States
All ages welcome
Free to Attend
Do you want to experience nature? Do you want amazing, local coffee? How about a free mammogram while you’re at it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Coffee on the Bridge is the event for you! Join us as we raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and enjoy some old fashioned coffee! We will have multiple vendors and an appearance from the Mammogram Mobile. Lawn chairs are recommended for participants who want to sit along Reding’s Mill Bridge.
This is a come & go event, no registration required. Please direct any questions to colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Owls
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 3 – 7
Free program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Whooooo goes there? Why, it’s an owl! Owls are magnificent creatures that fly silently though the night and the topic of this month’s Preschool Connections. Join Wildcat Glades’ own Miss Vicki for a story, song, and a one-of-a-kind owl craft that’ll ring in fall season!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections1024, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Pictures with Creepy Crawlies
2024-10-18 14:00 - 19:30 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome

Come to Wildcat Glades on October 18th for a unique photo opportunity with creepy and crawly creatures!
For just $25, you can have your picture taken with spooky critters for original fall photos. You can pose as an individual, a couple, a small group, or a family. It’s also a great date night for that special, spooky someone in your life! This event is a fundraiser for Wildcat Glades Nature Group. Our wonderful volunteer and professional photographer, Brad Mace, will be taking the photos. The creepy and crawly creatures will be provided by Wildcat volunteers.
You will be given a thumb drive to take with you and have as many photos printed at your favorite photo developer. (Walgreens, Walmart, or online)
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/CreepyCrawlies24

Ghostly Glades: It's a Bug's Life!
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
All ages welcome
Partnership event between Wildcat Glades Nature Group, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Missouri Chert Glades Master Naturalist, Ozark Gateway Audubon Society, and Rotary International
Look closely, you might see something spectacular… At this year’s Ghostly Glades, we invite you on an adventure through the amazing world hidden in the grass! Bugs have a reputation for being creepy, crawly, and downright spooky, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth! Insects are amazing creatures, some can fly, others can jump 5 times their height or see colors we can’t even begin to imagine! Come on down and learn about the secret lives of bugs, the challenges they face, the amazing things they do, and the part they play in our lives. There will be refreshments available, and several photo opportunities to make the night truly memorable. We hope to see you there!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/3WAiObn, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Ghostly Glades: It's a Bug's Life!
2024-10-26 16:30 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States

Natural Wreaths
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO, 64804, United States
For ages 14+
Prepare for a tree-mendously fun evening of making all-natural wreaths! Nature is home to a variety of wreath materials that’ll spruce up your home just in time for the holiday season. Materials will be provided by Wildcat staff and attendees will take home their wreaths, We hope to see you there!
You must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/NaturalWreaths24, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org

Preschool Connections: Getting Ready for Winter
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
Winter is coming, and our animal friends need to get ready! But how exactly do they get ready for Winter? That’s the question Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki will tackle at this month’s Preschool Connections through a song, a story, and a wonderful craft. You won’t want to miss this one!
Must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnections1124, or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.

Wildcat Glades Semi-Annual Rummage Sale
2024-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | IBEW Hall, 3316 Hearnes Blvd, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Come support Wildcat Glades Nature Group at our semi-annual Rummage sale! All proceeds directly support efforts at Wildcat Park by the Nature Group. We will be accepting donations November 12th through November 14th at IBEW from 10am-5pm. 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, 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.
