Social Updates from Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center
Join local author, Brianna Bullion Thursday April 25th from 6pm - 7pm and discover the ways pastoral poetry speaks life into the beauty of nature by providing words to describe the natural wonders of the world through written art.
The Matthews family built Quinta Mazatlan in the 1930s. The city of McAllen purchased Quinta Mazatlán in 1998 to restore the mansion and grounds for public education and use. The tile mural of La Virgen de Guadalupe located in the Grand Hall received damage during the 1990s when the mansion was between owners. While the city worked on making the mansion, the beauty it is today, the Virgen de Guadalupe mural was also restored.
The City Nature Challenge starts on Friday (4/26)! We hope you'll join in on the fun of exploring Rio Grande Valley nature and participate in the world's largest bioblitz! Also, join our Center for Urban Ecology team as they document the life found in our Ware Road Trio of Tiny Forests on Saturday, from 9 - 11 AM.
Are you entering your Bridal Era? Then book your 2 hour Bridal Photoshoot with us for $100. Bring your own photographer and take photos inside our historical house and outside in the nature that surrounds us at Quinta Mazatlan! To book your photoshoot contact our office at 956-681-3370.
Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! •Forest Tots - Tuesday •Forest Tots - Thursday •Nights at the Mansion - Thursday •Stem Stops - Saturday •Tai Chi - Saturday •Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY
The City Nature Challenge documenting global biodiversity is April 26th - 29th! There are two ways to participate: • Exploring any outdoor area and uploading photos of plants and animals you find to the free app iNaturalist • Joining us at our Tiny Forest bioblitz this Saturday, April 27th 9-11am on the intersection of Ware & Jordan Rd, parking at Elks Lodge in McAllen Join the iNaturalist project here https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2024-lower-rio-grande-valley RSVP for our Bioblitz here https://forms.gle/zNo23QSLqtSaDp3o7
🌼 Take a moment to breathe and appreciate the beauty around you. Today, let’s draw inspiration from the Seaside Goldenrod or Mexicana Solidago found at Quinta Mazatlan. 🦋 They are a favorite of Monarch butterflies, serving as a vital nectar plant. 💊 The Mexicana Solidago has been used for many medical purposes, from pain-relieving remedies to diuretic teas and soothing lotions and soaps. 🏡Next time you visit Quinta Mazatlan, seek out these native plants by the front entrance of the Adobe mansion or towards the back side entrance near the gift shop.
In honor of Earth Day, Kendra Scott will be hosting a Give Back event happening tomorrow from 3-5pm! You can stop by in store and do some shopping or shop online with code GIVEBACK-GNOLC and a percentage of sales will go towards Quinta Mazatlan! Hope to see you there!
💡 DID YOU KNOW 💡 🦉Eastern Screech Owls do not migrate; they maintain home ranges throughout the winter. 🌚Screech Owls are highly nocturnal and are rarely seen hunting and feeding. 🦉Males Eastern Screech Owls tend to begin hunting earlier than females.
🎨 Nature Painting at Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center 🌿 Join Jessica Monroe in one of the 2 sessions she offers 🖌️ Interactive demos and instruction in the first hour, followed by application in the second half ✏️ Bring your own supplies or purchase a set from the Quinta bookshop 📅 Today April 18th ⏰ 9am-11am & 4pm-6pm
The South Texas Regional Council, USGBC Texas will be hosting an informational meeting, open to the public Come and join us to see WHAT the USGBC is all about, WHY USGBC exists, and HOW we can positively influence through green building initiatives your community and place of work.
The combination of peach, pink, and blue against a natural backdrop created a picturesque setting for Jennifer and Ryan's wedding! Thanks to Ilse Salinas Photography for capturing these beautiful photos! Looking for an outdoor venue where nature is your background, contact Victoria our Venue Coordinator for more information at 956-681-3370 or vvillarreal@mcallen.net.
