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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
