(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a Yoga in Nature event, their yearly Coffee on the Bridge event, a Preschool Connections program, and their long-awaited Ghostly Glades event. They will also continue work on their Habitat Restoration project along with trails at Wildcat Park.
Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration Initiative & KCU Student Trail Initiative
Various dates throughout the month | Ongoing project
Wildcat Glades Nature Group, in partnership with Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), continues to have work days to remove invasive species out at 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. Workdays are held every other Thursday during the Winter.
The Kansas City University’s Students for a Sustainable Future organization spend every other Saturday at Wildcat Park working on the trails. These future medical professionals have worked with Wildcat Glades volunteers to remove invasive plant species from the trails, removed graffiti off various surfaces, cleaned up trash, and much more. They have become a staple for the volunteer workforce that keeps Wildcat Park clean for all to enjoy. We are grateful for all the hard work the KCU students and our volunteers have put in.
If you are interested in becoming involved with the project, please reach out colvin@wildcatglades.org.
Coffee on the Bridge
Friday, October 11 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | All ages welcome | Free event| Reding’s Mill Bridge
Do you want to experience nature and amazing local coffee? How about a free mammogram while you’re at it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Coffee on the Bridge is the event for you! Join Wildcat Glades as they raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and enjoy some old-fashioned coffee. They will have multiple vendors and an appearance from the Mammogram Mobile. Lawn chairs are recommended for participants who want to sit along Reding’s Mill Bridge.
This is a come-and-go event and no registration is required. Please direct any questions to colvin@wildcatglades.org.
Yoga in Nature for Kids
Saturday, October 12 | 10:30 to 11:30 am | For ages 4 and older, accompanied by an adult | Free class led by Peaceful Yoga | 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 online here or email colvin@wildcatglades.org.
Preschool Connections: Owls
Wednesday, October 16 @ 10:00 to 11:00 am | Saturday, October 19 @ 1:00 to 2:00 pm | For kids ages three to seven | Free class sponsored by Calvin Cassady | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Whoooo goes there? Why, it’s an owl!
Owls are magnificent creatures that fly silently through the night and the topic of this month’s Preschool Connections. Join Wildcat Glades’ own Miss Vicki for a story, song, and a one-of-a-kind owl craft that’ll ring in the fall season!
Please pre-register by clicking here or emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.
Ghostly Glades
Friday, October 25 @ 6:00 to 9:00 pm | Saturday, October 26 @ 4:30 to 8:00 pm | All ages welcome | Free to attend | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Look closely. You might see something spectacular.
At this year’s Ghostly Glades event, Wildcat Glades Friends Group invites you on an adventure through the amazing world hidden in the grass. Bugs have a reputation for being creepy, crawly, and downright spooky, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Insects are amazing creatures. Some can fly, others can jump five times their heigh, and others can see colors that we can’t even imagine. Come on down and learn about the secret lives of bugs, the challenges they face, the amazing things they do, and the part they play in our lives.
Refreshments and several photo opportunities will be available to make the night truly memorable. This program is brought to you by a partnership between Wildcat Glades Nature Group, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Chert Glades Master Naturalists, the Ozark Gateway Audubon Society, and Rotary International.
All participants must be pre-registered to attend. RSVP by clicking here or by emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.
About Wildcat Glades Nature Group:
The Wildcat Glades Nature Group is dedicated to protecting the area known as Wildcat Park and the surrounding chert glade environment, habitat, and wildlife by promoting awareness and sustainability, providing education and recreation space and programs, and sponsoring nature-based activities.
Reference:
Robin Standridge, Executive Director
Wildcat Glades Nature Group
robin@wildcatglades.org
417.708.7713 or 417.629.3434, ext. 4540
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