Events

Don’t let the cold worry you, winter is still a great time to get out and fish, especially for trout. We will discuss trout fishing locations, regulations, and tips to catch trout.

Join us as we celebrate the holidays with light refreshments and holiday activities for young and old alike. Learn how to recycle last year’s Natural Event Calendar into this year’s holiday gifts. Enjoy an evening of crafting a variety of nature ornaments to take home. The Wildcat Glades Nature Group Nature store will be open for shopping, so you can find that perfect gift for the nature-lover on your shopping list. Stop by anytime!

Join us to learn about cooking all sorts of wild game including rabbit, squirrel, deer and turkey. We will be looking at how to prepare good meals out of different game animals. We will also share some recipes that will make your mouth water. Feel free to have your favorite wild game recipe to share.

Join us to learn about cooking all sorts of wild game including rabbit, squirrel, deer and turkey. We will be looking at how to prepare good meals out of different game animals. We will also share some recipes that will make your mouth water. Feel free to have your favorite wild game recipe to share.

Stop by anytime to make some simple holiday ornaments from recycled and natural materials. We’ll supply the materials, kids bring the creativity, and parents provide guidance. Bring a bag to carry your ornaments home.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to tie flies? Join the Shoal Creek staff and MAKO fly fishers as we start a fly-tying series designed for the beginner and expert alike.  We will be going over equipment and supplies needs as we start tying a Woolly Bugger fly. All material will be provider, but feel free to bring your own vice and tools. Space is limited so please register so we know how many to expect.

Join Ms. Ladybug as she reads a nature story and shares activities with your child. Ages 2 to 6.

A season with cold temperatures may seem like the right time to tuck away your hiking shoes but a winter hike can be great, if you are prepared. Join us to learn about the best ways to enjoy hiking outdoors in the winter season and a few trails to explore around southwest Missouri.

This class gives families an opportunity to learn about the skills necessary to hunt and harvest rabbits. Topics will include safety, rules and regulations, hunting methods, and techniques, as well as how to care for, and process harvested game.

Join us for a winter walk at Cedar Gap. This rugged trail is a 1.6-mile loop through a forested hillside with glades along the way and rated moderate to difficult. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Bring binoculars if you like. This program is for women only. Girls ages 14-17 accompanied by a female adult are welcome. Transportation provided.