Ghostly Glades: Superheroes of the Glade

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

 All ages welcome. Cowabunga dudes! Supervillains are running wild at Wildcat Glades and there’s only one team of heroes that can handle the job. Join us as we explore the world of nature’s very own superheroes! Learn about the superpowers of animals, their vicious villains, and what you can do to save animals in your […]

Ghostly Glades: Superheroes of the Glade

Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center 201 W Riviera Dr, Joplin, MO

 All ages welcome. Cowabunga dudes! Supervillains are running wild at Wildcat Glades and there’s only one team of heroes that can handle the job. Join us as we explore the world of nature’s very own superheroes! Learn about the superpowers of animals, their vicious villains, and what you can do to save animals in your […]

Fall Foraging: Confidence with the Basics

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

$25 per attendee Adults, ages 13 and up Join Kelly Hock, certified foraging instructor, to learn about the basics of foraging. Participants will learn about how to identify plants to forage, how to utilize those plants, and how to gain confidence in identification. This will be a hands-on class, and there will be a short […]

Coffee On the Bridge

Reding's Mill Bridge MO

This is a come & go event. What do free mammograms, coffee, and nature all have in common? They’re all present at Wildcat’s Coffee On the Bridge! Join us as we raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and enjoy some old-fashioned coffee! We will have multiple vendors and an appearance from the Mammogram Mobile. […]

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 beneficial for children’s health and even better when it […]

Wildcat Glades Rummage Sale

IBEW Hall 3316 Hearnes Blvd, Joplin, MO

Come support Wildcat Glades Nature Group at our semi-annual Rummage sale! All proceeds directly support efforts at Wildcat Park by the Nature Group. We will be accepting donations November 15th and 16that IBEW from 10am-5pm. Items to donate could include books, household and decorative items, craft supplies, fabric, tools, kitchen stuff, costume jewelry, sports equipment, […]

Nature Explorers: Owls

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all? is one of the most common owl calls heard in the night. Owls are fascinating creatures, with complicated night-time lives that we rarely see. Join us to learn about owls in Missouri, and to get tips on where you might hear and see owls on your […]

Natural Wreath Making

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

For Ages 13 & Up For this tree-mendously fun evening, we’ll be making all-natural wreaths! Attendees will make their wreaths out of a variety of natural materials and maximized holiday cheer! These wreaths will definitely spruce up any home. You must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/NaturalWreaths2023, or by emailing robin@wildcatglades.org.

Preschool Connections: Making Bird Feeders

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady The cold weather is here, and our feathered friends could sure use some holiday cheer! Join us as we build natural bird feeders for our beaked buddies, read “Night Tree” by Eve Bunting, and sing a song. We hope to see you there! You must pre-register by visiting https://bit.ly/PreschoolConnectionsDec2023 […]