(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will host a Preschool Connections program, a class on creating water filters, and a Nature Explorers program. 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 – check Facebook page for workday schedule
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.
Preschool Connections: A Thing Called Snow
Saturday, March 8 @ 1:00 to 2:00 pm | Wednesday, March 12 @ 10:00 to 11:00 am | For kids ages three to seven | Free class sponsored by Calvin Cassady | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Have you herd the news? This month’s Preschool Connections is about bison! Join Wildcat’s own Miss Vicki as she reads Grandfather Buffalo by Jim Arnosky, shows off a real bison hide, and does a family-friendly craft that’ll be-hoove the whole family.
Make sure to register your littles by clicking here or emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org to reserve their spots.
Nature Explorers: Mammal Madness
Friday, March 21 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm | Ages seven to 14 | Free to attend | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Mammals are all around us. The squirrels in your yard? Mammals! The family dog? It’s a mammal! Do you have a cat instead? It’s still a mammal! At this month’s Nature Explorers, we’re tackling the finer details that make mammals tick. You won’t want to miss this one!
You must pre-register for this event by visiting the Wildcat Glades Facebook page, clicking here, or emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org.
Water Filtration Stations
Saturday, March 22 | 3:00 to 4:00 pm | Ages 14+ | $10 to attend | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage | Partnership Program with Kelly Hawk of Good Naturing
What’s the most important resource in a survival situation? Clean water!
At this special Wildcat program, attendees will learn how to create natural water filters that can be used to create clean drinking water in a variety of outdoor environments. Water you waiting for? Sign up today!
Reserve your spot by clicking here, going to the Wildcat Glades Facebook page, or 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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