Adult Program: Natural Dyes

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 13 and up $10 to Attend It’s time to brighten up April with a splash of color! Embrace your artistic side and get messy with some all natural dyes made from all natural materials at our messiest program yet! Must pre-register. Please sign up by following the instructions on our Facebook page, by […]

April Foraging Hike

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 13 and up $20 to Attend Partnership Program with Good Naturing Owner Kelly Hock Ready to eat stuff off the ground? Kelly Hock is a certified foraging instructor and will take a group of knowledge-hungry attendees on a hike through the trails at Wildcat Park. Attendees will learn about the wonders of wild edibles […]

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: Salamanders

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady What’s cute, slimy, and probably walking through your backyard? Why, it’s a Salamander! Join Wildcat’s one-and-only Miss Vicki as she talks, reads, and sings about Missouri’s amazing salamanders. After a bombardment of salamander knowledge, you’ll wrap up the program by making your very own salamander abodes! Must pre-register by […]

May the Forest be with You: Rise of the Natives/Revenge of the Invasives

Wildcat Glades Pavilion 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO

All ages welcome Help us Joplin, you’re our only hope! Wildcat Glades Nature Group, the City of Joplin, Liberty Utilities, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Missouri Master Naturalists are teaming up to battle the forces of invasive species and protect Wildcat Glades! This year’s joint theme “Rise of the Natives/Revenge of the Invasives” […]

May Day Hike with Good Naturing

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Join Kelly Hock, owner of Good Naturing, to explore Wildcat Park to find wild edibles! This program is for adults only, ages 13 and up. Participants should wear proper hiking gear (boots/sturdy shoes, long pants and sleeves, a hat, insect spray, suncreen, etc) and bring their own reusable water bottle. Meet at the Wildcat Glades […]

Birds & Brews

Reding's Mill Bridge MO

All ages welcome Partnership program with Missouri Department of Conservation & Ozark Audubon Society Do you like coffee? Do you like birds? Do you like bridges? If any of these strike your fancy, Birds & Brews is the place to be! Enjoy the morning air and be serenaded by nature’s best avian musicians while you […]

Yoga in Nature for Kids

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Preschool Connections: Sunflowers

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 3 and up Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy Squirm the Squirrel was looking for his favorite sunflower seed when he realized that something magical had happened… This month’s Preschool Connections follows the adventures of Squirm the Squirrel as he finds his favorite seed. After the story, it’s time to sing a song, and […]

Preschool Connections: Sunflowers

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For ages 3 and up Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy Squirm the Squirrel was looking for his favorite sunflower seed when he realized that something magical had happened… This month’s Preschool Connections follows the adventures of Squirm the Squirrel as he finds his favorite seed. After the story, it’s time to sing a song, and […]