Nature Explorers: Cicadas

Wildcat Glades Pavilion 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO

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 […]

Preschool Connections: Nests

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Preschool Connections: Nests

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Summer Solstice Hike

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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! […]

Snakes and S’mores

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Camp Wildcat

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Yoga in Nature for Kids

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Preschool Connections: Cicadas

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Preschool Connections: Cicadas

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Water Festival

Wildcat Glades Pavilion 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO

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 […]