Various dates starting March 22nd at Wildcat Park For ages 8 and up The cat’s in the cradle here at Wildcat Glades! This March, Wildcat Glades Nature Group is embracing its namesake for National Big Cat Week. Throughout this special week, we’ll feature programs on a variety of Missouri’s frequent felines; from big to small, […]
Free to Attend Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady Spring’s come early this year, and the robins are loving it! Join us as we learn more about these special springtime birds, read The Robins in Your Backyard by Nancy Carol Williams, sing a rockin’ robin tune, and build a special craft that’ll make you say […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
