Yoga in Nature for Kids

Wildcat Glades Pavilion 2FHH+CP4, Joplin, MO

Free to attend. August 12th, 10:15-10:45 am at the Wildcat Park Pavilion, led 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, […]

Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

August 12th, 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage Older audiences encouraged, for ages 13+ Join us in this course designed to increase awareness and preparedness among owners and care providers of pets, livestock, and service animals, and learn how typical hazards affect animals and what can be done by responsible owners to reduce the […]

Preschool Connections: Hummingbird Migration

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Nature Explorers: Trees in Wildcat Park

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]

Foraging Hike with Kelly

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

$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 […]

Joplin Sesquicentennial Rock Stock

Landreth Park 1001 NW Murphy Blvd, Joplin, Joplin

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.

Lost Creek Water Festival

Eastern Shawnee PowWow Grounds 12615 S 705 Rd, Wyandotte, OK

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.

Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration Initiative

Reding's Mill Bridge MO

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 […]

Prairie Day

George Washington Carver National Monument 5646 Carver Road, Diamond, MO

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.

Yoga in Nature for Kids

Wildcat Glades Education Cottage 301 Riviera Drive, JOPLIN, MO

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 […]