Nature Journaling

For ages 13 and up Partnership Program with the Missouri Department of Conservation Spring is a great time to get out and look for birds, both migratory and the ones that nest here year-round! Although some just pass through Missouri, many nest right here in Joplin. Join us to look for birds of all kinds […]

Crawdads, crayfish, crawfish, craydads… it doesn’t matter what you call them, they’ll still be snippy! If you’ve spent any time near Missouri’s streams, you’ve probably seen these clawed crustaceans dart through the water or hide under rocks. Be prepared to get messy, because at this month’s Nature Explorers, we’ll be wading into a shallow stream […]

This will be the third annual “Crawdads at the Creek Event” held by Wildcat Glades. This event will feature a creekside crawdad dinner under a lit event tent. We will have live music, a dessert auction, yard games and fellowship with nature while you enjoy a delicious meal! Tickets are $50 a person. Drinks will […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]