Quinta Mazatlan

Sun Nov 1, 7:00 PM

Welcome, November! This month is a tapestry of wings, with many birds and butterflies to celebrate across the Rio Grande Valley: Queen butterflies are abundant on mistflowers; Snow Geese flock in agricultural fields, and birders enjoy the incredible diversity of birds through the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Scroll through to see what to look for during this transition month that carries us from fall to winter!

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun Nov 1, 12:00 PM

Did you know, some of the world’s most ancient food discoveries happened in our own back yard!🤠Join Melissa Guerra this upcoming Thursday as she talks about the cuisine of the Rio Grande Valley and how our community has developed a unique and tasty history. 😋🍛 ✨November 5 🌼6:00pm - 7:00pm 👍Included with General Park Admission #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #riograndevalleyhistroy

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Oct 30, 9:14 PM

The Halloween Trail is waiting for you! 🎃👻 Take a walk through the woods and discover the spooky surprises tucked along the trail at Quinta Mazatlán. It’s a fun way to enjoy the Halloween season with family and friends! 📍 Quinta Mazatlán 🕗8 AM–5 PM 🎟️ Included with park admission

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Oct 30, 7:00 PM

We are excited to participate another year as a partner in heb's Our Texas, Our Future Texas Recycles Days!🤠 Here’s how we’re celebrating Texas Recycles Days at Quinta Mazatlán: ♻Friday, November 13 from 8a-5p ♻ Saturday November 14 from 8a-5p with special festivities from 9a – 1p Visitors are invited to bring in single-use plastic bags from any retailer or any single-use water bottles to Quinta Mazatlán as their ticket to enter the Sanctuary, when they visit during Texas Recycles Days! #hebhelpinghere #texasrecyclesday #ourtexasourfuture #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Thu Oct 29, 3:22 PM

You don't need to be a wizard to know where to plan your Halloween Saturday!🧙‍♂️ Take a walk through our decorated Vertebrate Trail for fun, spooky attractions. ✨Then, drop-in at the Discovery Center for a special STEM Stops with educational activities from 9:00am - 4:00pm! 🦉Learn what makes owls predators in an owl pellet dissection 🎃 Play the Critter Bone Match Game, exploring Owl diet 💀 Design your own Sugar Skull Rock Painting 🦇Explore the Animal Bone Exhibit 🐾Take the Vertebrate Trail Walk with a Activity Book Guide All included with General Park Admission! $3 for adults (13 +) $2 for children 12 and under #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #STEM #happyhalloween

Quinta Mazatlan

Thu Oct 29, 10:00 AM

Join us this Halloween for Urban Forest Birding as we search for migrating birds visiting the Sanctuary. 🍂✨ One spooky bird we may see is the American Redstart.😯 This warbler will flash the bright patches on their wings and tail to spook insect prey, giving the American Redstart an opportunity to catch them!🧙‍♀️ #happyhalloween #rgvbirding #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Wed Oct 28, 2:55 PM

You're in for a treat this Saturday with a special, spooky STEM Stops!🔎👻 Join us on the DC Patio anytime from 9:00am to 4:00pm for nature-inspired discovery and culturally- inspired crafts!🌼✨ 🦉Learn what makes owls predators in an owl pellet dissection 🎃 Play the Critter Bone Match Game, exploring Owl diet 💀 Design your own Sugar Skull Rock Painting 🦇Explore the Animal Bone Exhibit 🐾Take the Vertebrate Trail Walk with a Activity Book Guide All included with General Park Admission! $3 for adults (13 +) $2 for children 12 and under #happyhalloween #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan #naturebasededucation #STEM

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Oct 27, 6:00 PM

This time on Tiny Forest Perspectives, we're taking a look at some observations of #TxPollinators made during the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz. One of the main takeaways was that purposefully seeded wildflowers, along with plants that popped up on their own in the forests, were among the most active with pollinators. This is in line with many studies that show that weedy plants - or "spontaneous flora" - create valuable habitat for pollinators in urban and rural environments. Want to learn more about McAllen's Tiny Forests? Join our Urban Ecologist, John Brush, for his presentation this Thursday (Oct. 29) here at Quinta Mazatlan. Brush will provide insights into the Tiny Forest method, share many photos of the results, and show how Tiny Forests are one way we can work towards creating healthier urban environments for people and wildlife. Program runs from 6 PM - 7 PM and is included with park admission fees ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

Quinta Mazatlan

Mon Oct 26, 2:44 PM

🎃🍂 The Halloween magic continues at Quinta Mazatlán! Our decorated trails will remain open through the end of October! 👻✨ Take a stroll through the Pumpkin Tunnel, Skeleton Alley, and other festive displays while enjoying the beauty of nature. Don't forget to capture some fun fall photos! Park Hours Tuesday & Wednesday | 8 AM – 5 PM Thursday | 8 AM – Dark Friday & Saturday | 8 AM – 5 PM Sunday & Monday | Closed

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Oct 24, 10:28 PM

That’s a wrap on Boo in the Woods! 🍂🎃💀 A huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful guests for joining us and making this event so special! Your enthusiasm, creativity, and Halloween spirit brought the woods to life. We hope you had a spooktacular time! 💚✨ We couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌🏼