Our mission is to walk alongside and equip people with the skills and relationships to improve their lives, resolve poverty, and thrive. Building Bridges, formerly Circles of Joplin, is all about cultivating relationships. Together, everyday men and women figure out how to better their lives. Community members (Allies) walk alongside participants (Leaders) on their journey. […]
Our mission is to walk alongside and equip people with the skills and relationships to improve their lives, resolve poverty, and thrive. Building Bridges, formerly Circles of Joplin, is all about cultivating relationships. Together, everyday men and women figure out how to better their lives. Community members (Allies) walk alongside participants (Leaders) on their journey. […]
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carver Day celebrates the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 79th […]
The Southwest Missouri Heart Walk has always been a terrific way to get moving while socializing with friends, family, and coworkers. But it's so much more than a walk!
George Washington Carver National Monument presents Park Prescription Day on Saturday, April 15 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. You are invited to get your dose of nature during this fun day. All activities are free of charge. Guided and self-guided activities will set up across park grounds. Choose from the following: 10:00 am, Walk […]
Celebrating George Washington Carver’s love for art, this event features local artists at work across park grounds. Visitors may participate in hands-on demonstrations and instructional workshops with pastels, natural dyes, pencil, and more. Kids can earn a special “Art in the Park” Junior Ranger badge. Our featured artist/guest speaker is Linda Jarvis Teeter, Urban Art […]
Join us on Saturday, June 3, from 8:00 am to noon for National Trails Day! National Trails Day® is the country’s largest celebration of trails. Visitors will learn about NPS trails, hiking safety, nutrition, and well-being. You are invited to join us also for two extraordinary tours: the first at 8:00 am is a boundary […]
Talk with a park ranger and explore contributions made by African American trailblazers and discover their pioneering achievements.
George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration to be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, celebrating the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. This year we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of […]
Learn more about this innovative solution to rural farm education that George Washington Carver helped design.
Celebrating life on the Missouri prairie during the late 1800s, this annual event is hosted by George Washington Carver National Monument and features basket weaving, candle-making, spinning, weaving, storytelling, music, quilting, a junior ranger station, and more.
Join a park ranger for a walk near the visitor center, exploring commemorative artwork along the trail.
