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We are excited to welcome back our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program. Join us on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. to explore the trails and observe changes through the seasons. As we near the end of summer, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are beginning to move through the park, preparing for their southward journey. Granjeno berries are still abundant, the cicadas are continue to sing their song, and the Chachalacas are raising their summer fledglings. Program is included with park admission ($3 adults $2 seniors & children).

Join USGBC South Texas Regional Council for an engaging presentation exploring how financial incentive can drive energy efficiency and sustainable objectives in both the public and private sectors. Three featured speakers will share success stories and practical finding insights: from city-wide green infrastructure initiatives to university campus upgrades, to privately owned facilities through the use of programs such as SECO and PACE. Whether you're a policymaker, facility manager, business owner, or financial institution, you'll gain valuable insights into grants, loans, and other funding opportunities that make sustainable building improvements not only possible but profitable. #thursdaynightlive #PACE #mcallenevents #quintamzazatlan #sustinablefuturefortexas

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You may have noticed more hummingbirds over the past couple of weeks, and that's because we are entering hummingbird migration season! Read the blog to learn more about hummingbirds in the Rio Grande Valley, how to attract them to your yard (hint: it involves plants), and more! https://cuefornature.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/september-is-for-the-hummingbirds/

Join us on September 13, 2025 as we celebrate hummingbird migration through the Rio Grande Valley. Hummingbird Morning at Quinta Mazatlan features gardens tours to look for hummingbirds, along with educational booths to learn about hummingbirds and how to attract them to your space. There will also be a hummingbird marketplace with food, native plant, and other merchandise vendors, a cupcake contest, activities, and more! Admission is $5, with children 2 and under free.

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We’re continuing to celebrate #BatWeek at this Saturday’s STEM Stops! 🦇Join Environmental Education Specialist, Josue to explore native bats to the RGV and the special relationships they have with the world around them, from 11am, 1pm and 3pm. #STEM #southtexasecology

From roosting in palm fronds to patrolling nighttime skies, bats contribute immensely to the health of the region’s habitats. 🦇🌴 Join us at today's STEM Stops to learn more about the fascinating world of bats! #STEM #Southtexasecology #mcallenevents #findyourpark

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Join Environmental Education Specialist, Josue Ayala for a presentation exploring Bats and their unique role in our ecosystem and relation to our region, Thursday, August 28, beginning at 6:00pm! ✨🦇This program is free with general admission.

Have you heard of the Valley’s native bats and their unique connection to one of our most iconic native trees: The Sabal Palm? 🦇🌴🦇Join Josue Ayala, to learn how bats contribute immensely to the health of the region’s habitats and practical ways for families and gardeners to make their own spaces more bat-friendly.🌼✨ Ayala’s love for nature was sparked by the landscapes of the RGV and deepened through his participation in the Texas Master Naturalist program. Though his career began in social work, he now blends his passion for community and conservation as the Vice President of the Native Plant Project and an Environmental Education Specialist at Quinta Mazatlán, where he helps people of all ages connect with the wild spaces around them. #southtexasecology #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents

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Another summer of Flashlight Nights comes to an end this Tuesday, August 26th. We've enjoyed sharing the beauty and excitement of Quinta Mazatlan after the sun goes down. This year, guests got to see lots of cool wildlife: raccoons, owls, scorpions, cicadas, spiders, toads, lantern click beetles, and more. We hope to see you on Tuesday! Tickets only available via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Take flight into the fascinating world of bats during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, with Environmental Education Specialist, Josue Ayala!🦇✨Guests will learn about the mysterious evolution of bats, their extraordinary adaptations, and the vital relationships they maintain with South Texas plants and landscapes. #southtexasecology #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan