(Joplin, MO) – This June, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections program, Show Me Water Safety events with many community partners, Crawdads on the Creek, Camp Wildcat, our summer Solstice Hike, and a Nature Explorers program. We will also continue to work on our Habitat Restoration project along the trails at Wildcat Park.
Wildcat Park Habitat Restoration
Two Saturdays this June– Check our Facebook page for the workday schedule or email robin@wildcatglades.org
Join MSSU Students, KCU Students for a Sustainable Future, and other community members in removing invasive Wintercreeper to make way for native plants to reclaim their space. Native plants feed and help prevent soil erosion, thereby improving the water quality of Shoal Creek.
We will meet at the old Reddings Mill Bridge parking lot and then walk a short distance to the work site. Please dress for the weather and work outside in the dirt. Protect yourself from poison ivy and the sun! We will provide gloves and water to refill your bottles.
Preschool Connections: “Ssssentational Snakes!” Free to Attend
Wednesday, June 11th, 10 am to 11 am OR Saturday, June 14th 1pm at the Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
For ages 3 – 7 accompanied by an adult
Program sponsored by Calvin Cassidy
Snakes, with their slippery scales, have appeared in myths, jungles, deserts, and backyards. Today, we’re setting the record straight on these misunderstood reptiles and learning why they are more fascinating than fearsome.
Discover “Hector, the Misunderstood Snake” as read by our very own Ms. Vicki. To register, visit https://bit.ly/PKSnakes or email sara@wildcatglades.org
Summer Solstice Hike Free Class Sponsored by U.S. Bank for ages 13+
June 21st 10 am at Wildcat Park- Wildcat Glades Education Cottage
What better way to welcome summer than to spend your evening out on the trails? June 21st is the longest day of the year, & Wildcat volunteers plan to take advantage of the extra sunlight. Join us to hike the entire 4-mile trail through Wildcat Park! This hike is for those that can handle long hikes & periods of steep/rough terrain. Bring your hiking poles (if you want to!), hiking shoes, water & small snack. Participants will learn what our Nature Group does, & learn tree identifications. This program has limited capacity, so registration is required. Please visit our Facebook page, email robin@wildcatglades.org
Crawdads at the Creek
June 6, 2025, 6:30 pm Creekside in Wildcat Park
$60 per ticket
You are invited to our fourth annual “Crawdads at the Creek” fundraising event at Wildcat Glades! Join us for a fun and delicious creekside crawdad dinner under a cozy, twinkling tent. We will have live music to enjoy, a dessert auction with sweet treats, yard games to play, surprise entertainment, and plenty of time to relax and connect with nature while you savor your meal! Tickets are just $60 per person, and that includes drinks. If you would like to enjoy some adult beverages, those will be available for purchase too! Last year, our tickets flew off the shelves, so make sure to grab yours soon! You can find tickets by visiting https://bit.ly/CrawdadsAtTheCreek. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! For more information, visit our website or email robin@wildcatglades.org
Camp Wildcat
June 30th, July 1st & July 2nd
Ages 7 to 14 Partially funded by CW Corley Memorial Trust
$150
Camp Wildcat is going to be epic this year! Three days packed with fun teaching young naturalists how to survive! Sessions will include cane pole fishing, shelter building, orienteering, camouflage, leather working, and primitive skills just to name a few. Camp is for kids ages 7 to 14 and will take place at Wildcat Park June 30th, July 1st & July 2nd. Lunches, snacks, a fancy water bottle, a backpack are provided for each camper. Camp staff are still working out the details- but we are great big kids at heart- so it is going to be a blast. Sign up early to ensure your spot. For more information, visit our Facebook page or email robin@wildcatglades.org
Reference:
Robin Standridge, Executive Director
Wildcat Glades Nature Group
robin@wildcatglades.org
417.291.3156
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