(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will host a Preschool Connections program and a Nature Explorers 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 – 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, February 8 @ 1:00 to 2:00 pm | Wednesday, February 12 @ 10:00 to 11:00 am | For kids ages three to seven | Free class sponsored by Calvin Cassady | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
Do you remember the first time you saw snow? At this month’s Preschool Connections, participants are reviving the magic of that first snow through a story, song, and craft. This month’s story is A Thing Called Snow by Yuval Zommer, and tells the tale of two spring-born animals experiencing snow for the first time.
Make sure to register your littles by clicking here or emailing colvin@wildcatglades.org to reserve their spots.
Nature Explorers: Rocks Rock!
Friday, February 21 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm | Ages seven to 14 | Free to attend | Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
From stones and boulders to pebbles and flakes, Missouri has some amazing rocks! This month’s Nature Explorers is all about the stones underfoot and the important roles they play in the environment.
Please make sure to pre-register 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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