Events for September 16, 2023 - September 9, 2023

Come support Wildcat Glades Nature Group at our semi-annual Rummage sale! All proceeds directly support efforts at Wildcat Park by the Nature Group. IBEW Hall 3316 Hearnes, Joplin, Missouri.

$100 per Child Sponsored by the Ozark Gateway Audubon Chapter July 5th-7th from 8:30am-2pm for ages 7-14 in the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage Wildcat Glades Nature Group is excited to host the first annual “Camp Wildcat” event! Children who attend will learn about wildlife, plants, and habitats at Wildcat Park through hands-on activities. They will […]

Sponsored by Peaceful Yoga 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 […]

Free Class Sponsored by Calvin Cassady for ages 3-7 July 12th, 10 am – 11 am and July 15th, 1 pm-2 pm Wildcat Glades Education Cottage Whether you call them ladybugs, lady beetles, or ladybird beetles, you know one when you see one! They are usually one of the first insects that children feel comfortable […]

Free Class Sponsored by Calvin Cassady for ages 3-7 July 12th, 10 am – 11 am and July 15th, 1 pm-2 pm Wildcat Glades Education Cottage Whether you call them ladybugs, lady beetles, or ladybird beetles, you know one when you see one! They are usually one of the first insects that children feel comfortable […]

July 18th 10:30am-12:30pm at Wildcat Park. All ages welcome, recommended for 7 and up. Did you know that many insects spend the first part of their lives in the water? In fact, many insects spend most of their lives underwater and the terrestrial portion that we see is just a small part of their life […]

Join Wildcat at Schifferdecker Aquatic Center to learn about water safety. This is a partnership event with Joplin YMCA, The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, Joplin Parks & Recreation, Redings Mill Fire Department & Joplin Fire Department. To register, contact Joplin Parks & Recreation.  

Meet us creekside at Wildcat Park for this annual event.  There will be 20 plus informational booths, food trucks, cardboard boat races, shoebox boat races, entertainment, a lazy river float, and a rubber duck race for prizes. Our friends at Missouri Department of Conservation will host the fishing derby at Walter Woods- but you must […]

25$ per Attendee August 2nd 6pm-8pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 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 […]

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 […]