Wildcat Glades Nature Group

Water Festival - Aug. 10th, 2019
2019-08-10 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Save The Date

August 10th, 2019 9 am – 2:30 pm

Shoal Creek Water Festival

Cardboard Boat Races
Inner Tube Races
Water Balloon Volleyball
Food Trucks
Kid’s Shoebox Boat Races
Inner Tube Float
Kid’s Fishing Derby
20+ Booths/Activities
Duck Races
And Much More

Take A Hike With A Junior Naturalist
2019-07-30 09:00 - 10:00
July 30th, 10:00- 11:00 am at Wildcat Glades Pavilion. Forages 7-12.
See nature through the eyes of a junior naturalist. Young conservationists will walk you through a guided hike about Missouri’s marsupials, the buzz on pollination, and the talk of the trees in Wildcat Park. Wear walking shoes and bring a water bottle. Registration is required. See our Facebook Event for more information.

Build A Sea-Worthy Shoe-box Boat at Third Thursday
2019-07-18 15:30 - 18:00
July 18th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Visit our tent on Third Thursday (Downtown Joplin) & we will teach you the basics for building a shoe-box boat to float in your own pool/bathtub or race at the Shoal Creek Water Festival on August 10th. Expert builders will be on hand to help kids ages 3 to 12. Adults are expected and required to hang around during the construction of these sea-worthy vessels. Kids will have the opportunity to sign up for the official Shoe-box Boat Race during this event.

Yoga In Nature For Kids
2019-07-13 10:15 - 10:45
Yoga in Nature for Kids (Sponsored by Peaceful Yoga by Amanda) Free Class
July 13th, 11:15 to 11:45 am at Wildcat Glades Pavilion
Ages 2 and up accompanied by an adult
(The time has been adjusted to help Mommas and Daddies) 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. Please sign up so we can be prepared for you and your little! To register, visit http://bit.ly/kidsnatureyoga
KIDS IN NATURE YOGA

Nature Explorers: Snakes of Missouri
2019-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Kids will discover how to tell the difference between venomous and nonvenomous, snake habitats, snake diets, and other fun facts about various snakes from Missouri. This interactive class is designed for kids ages 7 to 12.

Preschool Nature Connections: What's In Your Backyard?
2019-06-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2019-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Generously sponsored by Calvin Cassady.
This is a free class for kids ages 3 to 6 accompanied by an adult.
Take a walk around the block…in this case, take a walk around the park to see what can be seen. Will we find a reptile? An amphibian? Or maybe a mammal? Are there baby birds in the nest up in the tree? Come on this adventure as we discover different animals through exploration, story time and crafts.
Registration is required and space is limited. To register visit: bit.ly/YoungestNaturalist.

Kid’s Yoga In Nature - Second Saturday of Each Month
2019-06-08 06:15 - 07:30 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
(Sponsored by Peaceful Yoga with Amanda) Free Class
June 8, 2019 11:15 to 11:45 am at Wildcat Glades Pavilion. Go to Wildcat Glades Park and follow the road past the fields on your left to the pavilion- look for signs.
Ages 2 and up accompanied by an adult
(The time has been adjusted to help Mommas and Daddies) Led by Amanda, a Registered Yoga Teacher from 4-States Yoga studio, 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. Please sign up so we can be prepared for you and your little! Visit to register: https://bit.ly/kidsnatureyoga

Volunteer Work Day
2019-06-01 07:30 - 11:00 | Wildcat Glades Former Ball Fields, 201 W Riviera Drive, Joplin, MO, 64801, United States
Join us on June 1st at the former ball fields of Wildcat Glades Park. We will be reassembling the Eagles Nest Landing Natural Play Area. We need your brawn and your brains! You will get a great workout as you help fulfill a need in our community. (not to mention make a bunch of kids happy!)
We will start at 8:30 am and work until noon. We have the tools and gloves to share. Please remember to bring water and dress appropriately. For more information, contact us at 417-708-7713.

Bees, Butterflies & Flowers - May 1st, 2019
2019-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Preschool Nature Connections
Generously sponsored by Calvin Cassady
Ages: 3 to 6 and must be accompanied by an adult
Your child will discover the connection between birds, bees and flowers in this interactive workshop. They will become bees and learn about pollination and how bees help flowers.

Time with Turtle Free Class
2019-04-13 05:00 - 06:00, 2019-04-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
April 3rd, 1:00-2:00 or April 13th, 10-11 am at Wildcat Glades Pavilion,
Go to Wildcat Glades Park and follow the road past the fields on your left to the pavilion- look for signs.
Ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult
Join us outside and learn turtle basics and see different kinds of turtles. Sing a few songs, complete a turtle craft and see live turtles. Registration is required and limited to twenty. See our Facebook Page for registration.
Sponsored by Calvin Cassady

Kid’s Yoga In Nature - May 11th, 2019
2019-04-12 10:15 - 10:45 | Wildcat Glades Pavilion, 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
(Sponsored by Peaceful Yoga by Amanda) Free Class
May 11th, 11:15 to 11:45 am at Wildcat Glades Pavilion.
Ages 2 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. Please sign up so we can be prepared for you and your little! Visit to register: https://bit.ly/2CFK28t
KIDS IN NATURE YOGA
