This July, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections program, a Nature Explorers program along with their annual Water Festival! Work will also continue on the Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration plan in partnership with Missouri Southern State University (MSSU).
Camp Wildcat
July 5–7 | 8:30 am to 2:00 pm daily | For ages seven to 14 | $100 per child| 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 have the opportunity to gain outdoor skills and learn how to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Each camper will receive snacks and lunch daily.
Registration is only open until Tuesday, June 27, and every child must be pre-registered to attend. Partial scholarships are available on an application basis. For information regarding their availability, please email maddie@wildcatglades.org. You can pre-register here.
Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration Initiative
Various dates in July | Ongoing project
Wildcat Glades Nature Group, in partnership with MSSU, 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 an ongoing project that will be carried out over the next ten years. The work days are completed by Wildcat volunteers, representatives from MSSU, and Wildcat staff.
If you are interested in becoming involved with the project, please reach out maddie@wildcatglades.org.
Yoga in Nature for Kids
July 8 @ 10:30 am | For ages 4 and older, accompanied by an adult | Free class | Wildcat Park Pavilion
Led by Amanda, a registered yoga teacher, this 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 children’s health and even better when it can be done outdoors.
Participants must be pre-registered. Please sign up on our Signup Genius or email maddie@wildcatglades.org.
Preschool Program: Turtle’s Day Out
July 12 @ 10:00–11:00 am | July 15 @ 1:00–2:00 pm | For kids ages three to seven | Free class sponsored by Calvin Cassady | 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 picking up.
Join us to read a story, sing a song, and complete a ladybug-themed craft! You must pre-register to attend. Sign up by visiting the Wildcat Glades Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org, or using our Signup Genius.
Conservation in the Parks: Macroinvertebrates
July 18 @ 10:30 am–12:30 pm | All ages welcome, recommended for ages seven and up | Free class
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 cycles!
Join the Wildcat Glades Nature Group and the Missouri Department of Conservation naturalists down in the water at Wildcat Park to look for these interesting critters! This will be event where participants will wade into shallow water, so please dress appropriately.
Learn more about this event and reserve your spot by visiting the Wildcat Glades Facebook page, emailing maddie@wildcatglades.org, or sign up here.
Water Festival
July 22 @ 9:00 am–2:00 pm | All ages welcome | Free come-and-go event sponsored by Missouri American Water | Wildcat Park
This is one of the best get-togethers in Joplin!
The annual Water Festival will feature cardboard boat races (built by a few creative and brave souls), shoebox races for kiddos who build and bring their masterpieces, a rubber duck race, a fishing derby sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, food trucks, entertainment, and tons of activities for the entire family.
For more information, or to register for the cardboard or shoebox boat races, please email robin@wildcatglades.org.
Reference:
Robin Standridge, Executive Director
robin@wildcatglades.org
417.708.7713 or 417.629.3434, ext. 4540
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