August 16th 10am-11am and August 19th from 1pm-2pm at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage Ages 3-7, sponsored by Calvin Cassady Hummingbirds are finishing up their nesting cycles and will be preparing to migrate back to their wintering range soon! They need lots of energy for their big trip, and the best way to support them is […]
August 9th 10am-11:30am and August 17th , 6pm – 7:30pm at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage Ages 7-14, sponsored by the Corely Foundation Trees are one of the most important plants in a forest. They provide shelter, food and shade to all animals in an ecosystem. Join us to learn about the identification of trees, how […]
$20 per attendee August 19th, 9am-11am beginning at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage Adult program for ages 13 and up 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. Those who attend will gain a knowledge of wild edibles along […]
Want to support Wildcat Glades Nature Group while celebrating Joplin’s 150th birthday? Stop by the Wildcat Glades booth at Rock Stock to purchase your beverages! All proceeds will benefit the Wildcat Glades Nature Group.
Wildcat Glades Nature Group will have a booth at the Lost Creek Water Festival held by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe’s Water Quality Monitoring Program.
Ongoing project Wildcat Glades Nature Group, in partnership with local students, continues to have work days to remove invasive species from Wildcat Park. Invasive species are detrimental to native plants and wildlife in the Park. Removing the invasive species provides better habitat for plants and animals, and in turn, benefits us. The Restoration Plan is […]
Wildcat Glades Nature Group will have a booth led by our volunteers at George Washington Carver National Monument’s annual Prairie Day. The booth will highlight our efforts at Wildcat Park and beyond.
For ages 4 and older, accompanied by an adult Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this free class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing, and yoga poses specifically for kids. Bring your yoga mat or a towel and a reusable water bottle for this beginner’s class. Yoga is a beneficial exercise for […]
For kids ages three to seven Free class sponsored by Calvin Cassady Join us as we follow a raccoon mother and her kits, along with a caterpillar, a spider, owls and other birds, a mouse, and deer in a cornfield and woodland setting as they feast on the farmer’s corn. We will read Raccoons and […]
This is an adult program for ages 13 and up.
Join us as we learn about edible and medicinal plants that grow naturally along our trails with Kelly Hock, owner of Good Naturing. Participants will meet at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage, and will spend the morning hiking. Please wear the proper attire: hiking shoes, pants, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Don't forget your reusable water bottle, either!
