Join us tomorrow from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for an incredible performance from Champion Irish Dancer and Director of McAllen Irish Arts, Angelika Eleni, in celebration of Irish Heritage Month! Our friends at @kreativegroundscafe will be servicing sweet treats and hot and cold beverages. #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #artandculture 🍀🎶

Join us tomorrow from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for an incredible performance from Champion Irish Dancer and Director of McAllen Irish Arts, Angelika Eleni, in celebration of Irish Heritage Month! Our friends at kreativegroundscafe will be servicing sweet treats and hot and cold beverages. #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #artandculture 🍀🎶

Explore how Earth was formed by participating in an experiment that will focus on tectonic plate movement and their role in reshaping continents at Geology Rocks, 4:00pm to 5:00pm! #steminnature #geology #quintamazatlan

Explore how Earth was formed by participating in an experiment that will focus on tectonic plate movement and their role in reshaping continents at Geology Rocks, 4:00pm to 5:00pm! #steminnature #geology #quintamazatlan

There's still time to pre-purchase your tickets for tomorrow's event! Our friends at Kreative Grounds will be serving their delicious treats and coffee!

Have you cleaned your feeders and bird baths lately?🚿🧽 It's one of the most important things you can do to keep your birds healthy! 🌟 If it’s been a while, now's a great time to get out there and freshen up your feeders and bird baths. SPRING MIGRATION is ramping up, and you may start getting visitors from far-flung places. Regular cleaning of feeders and bird baths is important to help PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INFECTION among your birds. See our website for tips: https://mcallen.wbu.com/how-to-clean-bird-feeders-and-baths We carry durable scrubber brushes and feeder brushes in-store-only if you need supplies. Please 👍LIKE and SHARE👍 to help spread the word! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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Our first Horse Crippler cactus (Echinocactus texensis) flowers are out and White-eyed Vireos and Curve-billed Thrashers are singing; it's been beautiful in the park. Guests are welcome to join the Walk with a Naturalist program tomorrow, 9am - 10am, to learn more about the flora and fauna of Quinta Mazatlan. Program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

Our first Horse Crippler cactus (Echinocactus texensis) flowers are out and White-eyed Vireos and Curve-billed Thrashers are singing; it's been beautiful in the park. Guests are welcome to join the Walk with a Naturalist program tomorrow, 9am - 10am, to learn more about the flora and fauna of Quinta Mazatlan. Program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

We had an incredible time bird banding with Bill Clark and Rio Grande Valley Raptor Research! It was truly an honor to witness and assist with this vital work firsthand. Bird banding plays a crucial role in tracking bird life cycles, contributing to scientific research, conservation, and wildlife management. Seeing these magnificent birds of prey up close was absolutely awe-inspiring! If you’re fascinated by these fierce hunters of the sky, too, 🔻JOIN US THIS SATURDAY🔻 for a special event where Bill will share his expertise on identifying raptors. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the best! Bill not only studies raptors—he's authored raptor field guides, has observed raptors in over 50 countries, and leads international raptor tours! 🎤 Raptor Identification: Unusual Plumages 📅 Saturday, March 15th 🕒 2–3 p.m. 📍In-store at Wild Birds Unlimited, Trenton Crossing, 7600 N. 10th Street, McAllen, Texas (between HomeGoods and PetSmart) 🌐 Details at mcallen.wbu.com/events Please LIKE AND SHARE to help spread the word to your fellow bird lovers! 🦅✨ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts!💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #BirdBanding #BirdConservation

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There's something special about saying "I do" surrounded by nature, with the sun setting behind you and a gentle breeze in the air. Karina and Jacob celebrated their love in our outdoor space, creating an unforgettable day filled with beauty, laughter, and love! Looking for the perfect venue for your big day? Let us help bring your dream wedding to life! For venue packages and information contact Victoria at 956-681-3370 or by email at vvillarreal@mcallen.net.

There's something special about saying "I do" surrounded by nature, with the sun setting behind you and a gentle breeze in the air. Karina and Jacob celebrated their love in our outdoor space, creating an unforgettable day filled with beauty, laughter, and love! Looking for the perfect venue for your big day? Let us help bring your dream wedding to life! For venue packages and information contact Victoria at 956-681-3370 or by email at vvillarreal@mcallen.net.

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Forest Tots - Tuesday • Park Tours - Wednesday • Geology Rocks - Wednesday • Forest Tots - Thursday • Irish Dancing - Thursday • Tai Chi - Saturday • Garden Workshop - Saturday • STEM Stops - Saturday • Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Forest Tots - Tuesday • Park Tours - Wednesday • Geology Rocks - Wednesday • Forest Tots - Thursday • Irish Dancing - Thursday • Tai Chi - Saturday • Garden Workshop - Saturday • STEM Stops - Saturday • Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

Join us March 13th 6:00pm to 7:00pm for an evening of Irish dancing with Angelika Eleni! 🍀🎶Once a resident at the McAllen Creative Incubator, Angelika helped bring awareness and engage the community in cultural arts by collaborating on projects with different artists and venues throughout the region. “It’s a way to give back to the community while also effectively allowing me to stay in practice and constantly push myself further out of my comfort zone.” #artandcutlure #irishheritagemonth #localartists #rgvartists

Join us March 13th 6:00pm to 7:00pm for an evening of Irish dancing with Angelika Eleni! 🍀🎶Once a resident at the McAllen Creative Incubator, Angelika helped bring awareness and engage the community in cultural arts by collaborating on projects with different artists and venues throughout the region. “It’s a way to give back to the community while also effectively allowing me to stay in practice and constantly push myself further out of my comfort zone.” #artandcutlure #irishheritagemonth #localartists #rgvartists

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Join us for the Gardening Tools and Techniques workshop to learn from our land stewards about how they work in the park's gardens and habitats. The program is on Saturday, 3/15/2025, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Advance registration required via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Note: This program is mostly outdoors so participants can see demonstrations of different tools and techniques for gardening. It involves moving between locations at Quinta Mazatlan.

Join us for the Gardening Tools and Techniques workshop to learn from our land stewards about how they work in the park's gardens and habitats. The program is on Saturday, 3/15/2025, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Advance registration required via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Note: This program is mostly outdoors so participants can see demonstrations of different tools and techniques for gardening. It involves moving between locations at Quinta Mazatlan.

Drop in to explore forest ecology and learn about the mycorrhizal network at today's STEM Stops! #stemstops #quintamazatlan #woodwideweb

Drop in to explore forest ecology and learn about the mycorrhizal network at today's STEM Stops! #stemstops #quintamazatlan #woodwideweb

🗓️ ✍️ Mark your calendars for 2 GREAT EVENTS on MARCH 15TH! 🌱 We'll be having another NATIVE PLANT SALE, starting at 3 p.m. until supplies run out. There'll be native TREES, too! Planting natives is a great way to help birds, pollinators, and YOURSELF, because natives tend to need less water and be more disease- and insect-resistant. 🦅 And a reminder that BEFORE the sale, there'll be a FREE TALK by WORLD-RENOWNED RAPTOR EXPERT, Bill Clark! Bill is going to be teaching us about different plumages you could run across when observing hawks, falcons, and similar birds of prey, because they don't always match the guide books. 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ Plus, don't forget our HOT-PEPPER PROMO thru March 17th! You'll SAVE $10💰 WHEN YOU SPEND $75 or more on almost anything in the store, with PROMO CODE HOTPEPPER10!* Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships, optics, smart feeders/devices, and Purple Martin systems. Cannot be combined with other offers. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Did you know, mushroom are the fruit of the mycorrhizal network, also known as the 'Wood Wide Web' as coined by Dr. Suzanne Simard, a forest ecologist from the University of British Columbia. 🍄 Stop by for Saturday STEM Stops to discover the mutualistic partnership between fungi and trees!🌳 #stemstops #quintamazatlan #natureinspiredlearning #outdoorleanringenvironments #woodwideweb #suzannesimard #forestecology

Here's one to SHARE with all the owl and nature-cam lovers in your life: The 2025 WBU Owl Cam🦉 is STREAMING LIVE at www.wbu.com/owl-cam! Tune in to follow the daily lives of a fascinating family of Barred Owls at the Indiana home of WBU founder Jim Carpenter. The Owl Cam is a partnership between WBU and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. 🦉The first egg was laid March 5th!🥚 Barred Owls typically lay 2–3 eggs per season—one egg every 2–3 days until the clutch is complete. THERE COULD BE ANOTHER EGG ANY SECOND NOW!! 🦉Keep an eye out as the male provides food for the female while she remains in the nest. 🦉The owlets will eventually hatch, grow, and prepare to fledge from the nest after four to five weeks. We don't typically see Barred Owls this deep in South Texas, but the Owl Cam is still a mesmerizing glimpse into owl life. Tune in for exciting food deliveries, hatching eggs, and heartwarming moments as the young owlets grow! Interested in supporting our local RGV owls by installing your own owl house? They're fascinating and nature's own rodent control, but natural nest sites are on the decline. Check out the Audubon Society's Screech Owl box plan: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-screech-owl-nest-box. Not such a DIY-er? No worries—stop in or see our online shop! https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-baths-&-houses/bird-houses-&-nesting/Eastern-White-Pine-Saw-Whet~2FScreech-Owl-House If you love birds of prey, don't miss our FREE TALK on raptor identification on March 15th by a world-renowned expert! Details at: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Barred Owlet Featured Product: Barred Owl Nest Box. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

We've got a hot-pepper promo SO HOT, it's heating up the whole store!🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ Through March 17th, you'll 💰 SAVE $10💰 WHEN YOU SPEND $75 or more* loading up on hot pepper foods, snagging a new bird feeder to serve them in, buying a gorgeous bird bath so your birds have water, or shopping our great selection of feeding accessories and gifts! ALMOST EVERYTHING COUNTS towards the $75 threshold, though some exclusions do apply.* 🌶️Hot pepper foods🌶️ are perfect if squirrels or other critters are "springing" more raids on your bird feeders as winter winds down. CRITTERS🐿️🔥 FEEL THE HEAT, BUT BIRDS DON'T! 🐦❤️ Shop our hot pepper foods in store or online with PROMO CODE HOTPEPPER10—we have the broadest range on the market to work with a variety of feeders! https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-food/hot-pepper Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, sale items, gift cards, DSC memberships, optics, smart feeders/devices, and Purple Martin systems. Cannot be combined with other offers. Featured Bird: White-breasted Nuthatch** WBU Food: Hot Pepper No-Mess Seed Cylinder Feeder: FeatherWeight Cylinder Feeder **Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

A beautiful combination of colors at the park entrance this morning. A Hooded Oriole sighting may or may not be included with a Mexican Caesalpinia tree on your visit, but they have been pretty regular in the park the past few weeks!

Born and raised in McAllen, Nick Morales is a collector of worldwide minerals and local Ancients stone tools. He has undertaken research, along with faculty at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in the geology and archaeology of this region and will be at Quinta Mazatlán to share his knowledge with you! Join Nick Morales Thursday, March 6th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #geologyofsouthtexas #ancientlandscapes #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive

Born and raised in McAllen, Nick Morales is a collector of worldwide minerals and local Ancients stone tools. He has undertaken research, along with faculty at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in the geology and archaeology of this region and will be at Quinta Mazatlán to share his knowledge with you! Join Nick Morales Thursday, March 6th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #geologyofsouthtexas #ancientlandscapes #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive

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🌿✨ New Week, New Yoga Flow! ✨🌿 Reset, recharge, and reconnect with nature at Rooted Yoga at Quinta Mazatlán! This week, we welcome Ana Paola from Quiet Mind Yoga, as our instructor, guiding you through a mindful practice for all levels. 🧘‍♀️🌅 📅 Wednesday, Feb 5 ⏰ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Quinta Mazatlán 🎟 quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com Bring your mat, embrace the moment, and let’s flow together. 🌿✨ #RootedYoga #QuintaMazatlan #YogaInNature #MindfulMovement

We had an amazing time this past Saturday at Estero Llano Grande State Park ☕🌿 We enjoyed a beautiful morning filled with a sampling of our bird-friendly coffee, great company, and a scenic trail walk led by excellent guides. A huge thank you to our Estero Llano Grande partners for hosting us, and to everyone who joined in the fun! 🙌✨ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️ 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Save your seat to witness the incredible knowledge of resident Geologist of South Texas and Northern Mexico, Nick Morales. Morales will share how geology influenced the manufacturing of lithic tools, and how they are identified and used. Additionally, learn more about the Ancients of the land who used them. From 6:00pm to 7:00pm, free with general admission.

Lots of plants are in bloom this week! The pollinators are buzzing with excitement (as are we) at the beautiful Mexican Caesalpinia and Anacua trees, along with our first Golden Pricklypoppy. Join us every Wednesday morning from 9am-10am for our weekly Walk with a Naturalist. We'll be visiting the bird feeders and taking a short walk around our trails. Program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

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Lots of plants are in bloom this week! The pollinators are buzzing with excitement (as are we) at the beautiful Mexican Caesalpinia and Anacua trees, along with our first Golden Pricklypoppy. Join us every Wednesday morning from 9am-10am for our weekly Walk with a Naturalist. We'll be visiting the bird feeders and taking a short walk around our trails. Program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

Join Nick Morales, resident geologist of South Texas and Northern Mexico specializing in mineralogy, local geology and lithic (stone) artifacts, Thursday March 6th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for a presentation centering on how geology influenced the manufacturing of lithic tools in South Texas and Northern Mexico and how they are identified and used. This program is FREE with general admission. #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive #southtexasgeology #lithictolls #geology #historyinsouthtexas

Join Nick Morales, resident geologist of South Texas and Northern Mexico specializing in mineralogy, local geology and lithic (stone) artifacts, Thursday March 6th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for a presentation centering on how geology influenced the manufacturing of lithic tools in South Texas and Northern Mexico and how they are identified and used. This program is FREE with general admission. #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive #southtexasgeology #lithictolls #geology #historyinsouthtexas

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! •Forest Tots - Tuesday •Park Tours - Wednesday •Rooted Yoga - Wednesday •Forest Tots - Thursday •Speaker Series - Thursday •Tai Chi - Saturday •STEM Stops - Saturday •Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! •Forest Tots - Tuesday •Park Tours - Wednesday •Rooted Yoga - Wednesday •Forest Tots - Thursday •Speaker Series - Thursday •Tai Chi - Saturday •STEM Stops - Saturday •Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

Happy World Wildlife Day! This week at Forest Tots we're celebrating the Animalitos of the Tamaulipan Thornscrub. Join us Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am to 11:30 am to explore the importance of wildlife to our ecosystems and what we can do to protect wildlife! #foresttots #naturebasedlearning #nativefauna #worldwildlifedday #quintamazatlan

Happy World Wildlife Day! This week at Forest Tots we're celebrating the Animalitos of the Tamaulipan Thornscrub. Join us Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am to 11:30 am to explore the importance of wildlife to our ecosystems and what we can do to protect wildlife! #foresttots #naturebasedlearning #nativefauna #worldwildlifedday #quintamazatlan

Meet our March Bird of the Month, the ◼️RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD!◼️ These striking birds are particularly abundant in spring here in the Rio Grande Valley. FUN FACTS ◼️ They roost in large flocks that can swell into the MILLIONS in winter! ◼️ Flocks may travel up to 50 miles a day in search of food. ◼️ The glossy black males can puff up—or hide—their scarlet-and-yellow shoulder patches, reflecting their confidence. Females lack these colorful shoulder patches and are streaky brown, not black. ◼️ They are one of the most polygamous bird species, with an average of 5 females nesting in a single male's territory—as many as 15 have been recorded! ◼️ They like marshy areas, wetlands, and old agricultural fields, and males will aggressively defend their territory. ◼️ Males have a distinctive, almost electronic-sounding song that's described as "conk-la-ree!" ◼️ In California, males may lack the yellow patch on their shoulders. Learn more on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology site: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-winged_Blackbird/overview (clickable link in our bio's link tree) FEEDING TIPS ◼️ They prefer feeding on the ground, but also like platform and hopper feeders. ◼️ They especially go after cracked corn, millet, sunflower chips, and peanut pieces, but may also enjoy Bark Butter®, Bark Butter Bits, and mealworms. ◼️ If you have TOO MANY blackbirds (and/or grackles and starlings) and want to DISCOURAGE them, switch to safflower seed and tube feeders. If possible, remove the perches from tube feeders, too; small birds can cling to the seed ports, but larger birds struggle. Shop our selection of highly nutritious bird foods and quality, durable feeders: https://order.wbu.com/mcallen 🗓️ And please MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our upcoming FREE NATURE EVENTS! https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the Valley's friendly backyard birding experts! ❤️ 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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By the numbers, March and April are the best months of the year to see the Valley's various cacti in bloom. We're already seeing species like Junior Tom Thumb cactus and Pincushion Cactus with flowers, while others like the Ladyfinger cactus and the Horse Crippler cactus are developing flower buds. Oh, and if you're looking for areas to potentially go enjoy cacti and other spring wildflowers, we have a list of sites across the RGV that are good for walking and enjoying our local plants and animals. Happy Spring! quintamazatlan.com/birding-nature

By the numbers, March and April are the best months of the year to see the Valley's various cacti in bloom. We're already seeing species like Junior Tom Thumb cactus and Pincushion Cactus with flowers, while others like the Ladyfinger cactus and the Horse Crippler cactus are developing flower buds. Oh, and if you're looking for areas to potentially go enjoy cacti and other spring wildflowers, we have a list of sites across the RGV that are good for walking and enjoying our local plants and animals. Happy Spring! quintamazatlan.com/birding-nature

Drop in for Saturday STEM Stops, where we're exploring native wildlife and ways to contribute to the important conservation work around the RGV. #quintamazatlan #stewarship #naturebasedlearning

Drop in for Saturday STEM Stops, where we're exploring native wildlife and ways to contribute to the important conservation work around the RGV. #quintamazatlan #stewarship #naturebasedlearning

In just a few hours the voice of American soprano Hannah Moreno, in harmony with Pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, will fill the heart of the historic adobe home. Doors open at 6:00pm. Pre -purchase your tickets https://quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com or get them at the door! Don't miss this chance to experience Canciones de mi Tierra. #mcallenevents #classicalmusic #caveculturalheritage #cancionesdemitierra

In just a few hours the voice of American soprano Hannah Moreno, in harmony with Pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, will fill the heart of the historic adobe home. Doors open at 6:00pm. Pre -purchase your tickets https://quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com or get them at the door! Don't miss this chance to experience Canciones de mi Tierra. #mcallenevents #classicalmusic #caveculturalheritage #cancionesdemitierra

We are honored to welcome the breathtaking recital, Canciones de mi Tierra, presented by liberate.ediciones. Join us this evening at 6:00pm to experience the soul of Latin-American classical music, featuring soprano Hannah Moreno and pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker. #latinamericanmisic #classicalmusic #saveculturalheritage #cancionesdemitierra #mcallenevents #musicissoul

We are honored to welcome the breathtaking recital, Canciones de mi Tierra, presented by @liberate.ediciones. Join us this evening at 6:00pm to experience the soul of Latin-American classical music, featuring soprano Hannah Moreno and pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker. #latinamericanmisic #classicalmusic #saveculturalheritage #cancionesdemitierra #mcallenevents #musicissoul

Don't miss our next FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK ‼️ TOMORROW MORNING!‼️ 🤠🐦 We're super excited to be partnering with another valley treasure, the Estero Llano Grande State Park, on a guided bird walk! Did you know over 300 species of birds have been identified here? This is also a great chance to MEET YOUR FELLOW WBU AND BIRDING ENTHUSIASTS, plus TASTE A BIRD-FRIENDLY COFFEE!☕ 🔸 This guided tour is free with park admission, which is $5 for adults; children are free. 🔸 Address: 3301 S. International Blvd. (FM 1015), Weslaco, TX 78596. Meet on the deck just outside the Visitor Center Park Store. 🔸 Come early for complimentary coffee from 8–8:30 a.m.! ☕ We'll be sampling Thanksgiving Coffee—an award-winning, family-owned roaster whose SongBird line not only TASTES GREAT but has earned the Smithsonian BIRD FRIENDLY® SEAL. 🔸 All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this family-friendly tour. But no pets, please, sorry. 🔸 Our guides will be members of the park's friendly and knowledgeable Interpretive Team. 🔸 We'll be looking for as many species as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. 🔸 The walk will include the park's famous birding deck overlooking the beautiful wetlands, where a whopping 115 bird species have been recorded in a single day, to the Tropical Area, where Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Clay-colored Thrushes and even rarities such as the Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Thrush, and Crimson-collared Grosbeak have been observed. 🔸 Wear suitable shoes and bring water, insect repellant, or anything else you may need. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and while there is still lots to learn about invasive species and their roles in habitat change, we wanted to highlight a few species in the RGV that are considered invasive. Here at Quinta Mazatlan we remove Coral Vine and Guinea Grass as part of the process of planting a diverse palette of native plants that benefit more wildlife. Fortunately, we don't have any wild hogs in the park - just our family of Javelina.

Its National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and while there is still lots to learn about invasive species and their roles in habitat change, we wanted to highlight a few species in the RGV that are considered invasive. Here at Quinta Mazatlan we remove Coral Vine and Guinea Grass as part of the process of planting a diverse palette of native plants that benefit more wildlife. Fortunately, we don't have any wild hogs in the park - just our family of Javelina.

We hope to see you this evening for a Taste of Last Poet in the Woods! Doors open at 5:00pm, with a presentation beginning at 6:00pm. Enjoy an eco-tapestry of art and poetry along with a sweet treat from Kreative Grounds Coffee!

🌿✨ The Wild Birds Unlimited team had an unforgettable time at the Lady Birders Weekend, hosted by our amazing friends Nature Ninja Birding Tours and Peculiar Nest! 🏡💚 We spent several days immersed in world-class birding Estero Llano Grande State Park, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife, National Butterfly Center, and Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges, surrounded by an inspiring group of incredible women! 🦜👩‍🦳 The beautiful grounds and mouthwatering food Peculiar Nest made the experience even more special. 🌸🍽️ If you're seeking a peaceful staycation right here in the city, where an array of birds greets you just outside your door, you won't want to miss this spot👉 https://www.airbnb.ie/rooms/47567583?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1740259169_EAZTRjOWFhNWNhYz&source_impression_id=p3_1740259223_P3gdUa_N6ln1nqeV Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #WomenInNature #PeculiarNest

Canciones de mi Tierra, presented by Liberate Ediciones, champions Latin-American and Spanish classical works largely overlooked in the traditional cannon. Join American soprano Hannah Moreno and Pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, for a recital which fills a unique void in classical programming, allowing audience to experience a rich musical heritage deeply resonant with Hispanic and Latin-American communities, taking place in the heart of Quinta Mazatlán’s historic adobe home. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #musicandculture

Canciones de mi Tierra, presented by Liberate Ediciones, champions Latin-American and Spanish classical works largely overlooked in the traditional cannon. Join American soprano Hannah Moreno and Pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, for a recital which fills a unique void in classical programming, allowing audience to experience a rich musical heritage deeply resonant with Hispanic and Latin-American communities, taking place in the heart of Quinta Mazatlán’s historic adobe home. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #musicandculture

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🌿 Breathe in. Stretch Out. Connect with Nature 🌿 Experience a soul-soothing Rooted Yoga session led by Emma from Quiet Mind Yoga tonight 2/26/25 6:30-7:30pm. Get your tickets at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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🌿 Breathe in. Stretch Out. Connect with Nature 🌿 Experience a soul-soothing Rooted Yoga session led by Emma from Quiet Mind Yoga tonight 2/26/25 6:30-7:30pm. Get your tickets at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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This Thursday, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, join Artists Reeks Schneider and Poet, Steven Schneider for a presentation on their eco-tapestry of art and poetry, Last Poet in the Woods. Doors to the exhibit will open at 5:00pm. Stop by for a night of art and nature and enjoy a drink and treat from kreativegroundscafe! #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #artandnature

This Thursday, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, join Artists Reeks Schneider and Poet, Steven Schneider for a presentation on their eco-tapestry of art and poetry, Last Poet in the Woods. Doors to the exhibit will open at 5:00pm. Stop by for a night of art and nature and enjoy a drink and treat from @kreativegroundscafe! #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #artandnature

Part of Wild Birds Unlimited's mission is to HELP PEOPLE RECONNECT WITH NATURE. Our parent company does that on a national level,🇺🇸 and we're proud to do it on a LOCAL LEVEL here in the Rio Grande Valley through our locally owned franchise store.📍 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! When you choose to buy your seed, feeders, and birding accessories from us, you help our SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS: 🌱 Sponsor FREE NATURE EVENTS for you, like educational talks and guided bird walks 🌱 WORK WITH SCHOOLS and other orgs. to help people discover the RGV's remarkable natural world 🌱 Support LOCAL CONSERVATION efforts 🗓️ Don't miss the events coming up in our store and community, like the FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK on March 1st! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Don't miss another chance to meet the artists behind Last Poet in the Woods, during a presentation on the eco-tapestry of art and poetry, Thursday February 27th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, FREE with general admission. Our friends at kreativegroundscafe will be serving some of their delicious drinks and treats. #mcallenevents #artandnature #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive

Don't miss another chance to meet the artists behind Last Poet in the Woods, during a presentation on the eco-tapestry of art and poetry, Thursday February 27th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, FREE with general admission. Our friends at @kreativegroundscafe will be serving some of their delicious drinks and treats. #mcallenevents #artandnature #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive

💍 Getting Married? Let’s Talk! 💍 If you're planning your dream wedding, come visit us at the Valley Wedding Pages Wedding Expo this Sunday from 1 PM - 5 PM at Brookhaven Event Center! ✨ Meet our team ✨ Learn about our venue & services ✨ Get inspired for your big day Stop by our booth and let’s start planning your perfect celebration! See you there! 💕 #WeddingExpo #BrideToBe #ValleyWeddings

💍 Getting Married? Let’s Talk! 💍 If you're planning your dream wedding, come visit us at the Valley Wedding Pages Wedding Expo this Sunday from 1 PM - 5 PM at Brookhaven Event Center! ✨ Meet our team ✨ Learn about our venue & services ✨ Get inspired for your big day Stop by our booth and let’s start planning your perfect celebration! See you there! 💕 #WeddingExpo #BrideToBe #ValleyWeddings

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Join us for our weekly Walk With A Naturalist program tomorrow, 9 AM - 10 AM, as we approach the end of winter. Migratory flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds are already starting to arrive at feeders again and early spring-blooming flowers are popping up across our landscapes. Program is included park admission.

Join us for our weekly Walk With A Naturalist program tomorrow, 9 AM - 10 AM, as we approach the end of winter. Migratory flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds are already starting to arrive at feeders again and early spring-blooming flowers are popping up across our landscapes. Program is included park admission.

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! •Forest Tots - Tuesday •Park Tours - Wednesday •Rooted Yoga - Wednesday •Forest Tots - Thursday •Speaker Series - Thursday •Live Music - Friday •Tai Chi - Saturday •Plant Propagation - Saturday •STEM Stops - Saturday •Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! •Forest Tots - Tuesday •Park Tours - Wednesday •Rooted Yoga - Wednesday •Forest Tots - Thursday •Speaker Series - Thursday •Live Music - Friday •Tai Chi - Saturday •Plant Propagation - Saturday •STEM Stops - Saturday •Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

This week at Forest Tots we are celebrating where biological communities meet urban environments, engaging young stewards towards keeping a balance within urban ecosystems. 🌱Join us Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am to 11:30am. #foresttots #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #stewardship #naturebasedlearning #inspiredbynature #ecosystems

This week at Forest Tots we are celebrating where biological communities meet urban environments, engaging young stewards towards keeping a balance within urban ecosystems. 🌱Join us Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am to 11:30am. #foresttots #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #stewardship #naturebasedlearning #inspiredbynature #ecosystems

🌟 Big thanks to @mcallenchamber for inviting us to speak at their Travel Talk Series! We had a great time sharing the importance of protecting the RGV's native habitat and the joys of backyard bird feeding 🐦🌿. And a HUGE congratulations to Maritza, the winner of our Share the Joy raffle! 🎉 She’ll be receiving a 2lb bag of our No-Mess No Millet seed blend (our best blend of seed - no shells, no mess, & 100% edible!) https://order.wbu.com/mcallen/bird-food/bird-seed/no-mess-blend-nm-bird-seed and tube feeder—perfect for the upcoming spring migration! 🌸✨ NOW is the perfect time to prepare your backyard for the beautiful birds flying through the Valley!🌴Stop by and let us help you get ready to welcome our feathered friends. 🏡🦜 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❣️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #SpringMigration #ProtectNature

🗓️ ✍️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR! We have a great event lined up for MARCH 15TH! Come meet and learn from WORLD-RENOWNED RAPTOR EXPERT, Bill Clark! 🦅 William "Bill" Clark bands and studies raptors, has authored raptor field guides, has observed raptors in over 50 countries, and leads international raptor tours. He is also chairman of Raptours, LLC, which specializes in guided hawk tours. @raptoursllc https://www.raptoursllc.com Bill is going to be teaching us about different plumages you could run across when observing raptors.🦅 Hawks, falcons, and similar birds of prey are some of the most majestic and thrilling birds to watch. But they don't always match the field guides, making them tricky to identify sometimes. From albino birds to those with excess pigmentation, or even birds with methane-flare burns or abnormal beaks, Bill will be walking us through this tricky aspect of raptor identification. Hope to see you there! In the meantime, TWO THINGS: 1️⃣ Hurry in—you only have a couple more days to❗GET DOUBLE POINTS✌️ ON ALL MERCHANDISE❗if you're a Daily Savings Club member! Don't miss out on earning DOUBLE BIRD BUCKS💸, valid for a future purchase. See our website for details. 2️⃣ And don't forget about the FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK at Estero Llano Grande State Park next weekend on March 1st! (Small park admission fee applies.) It's a good chance to meet your fellow bird and WBU enthusiasts, all while getting in some great bird spotting!🗓️ Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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Join us next Saturday, March 1st, for our Plant Propagation workshop! One of our native plant practitioners will guide you through tips on starting seeds, vegetative propagation, and more. Participants will also get to take home cuttings from some of our favorite plants here at Quinta Mazatlan. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. Tickets only available via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Join us next Saturday, March 1st, for our Plant Propagation workshop! One of our native plant practitioners will guide you through tips on starting seeds, vegetative propagation, and more. Participants will also get to take home cuttings from some of our favorite plants here at Quinta Mazatlan. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. Tickets only available via quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Drop in for STEM Stops today as we explore deciduous tree strategies that combat pollution! #stemstops #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning

Drop in for STEM Stops today as we explore deciduous tree strategies that combat pollution! #stemstops #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning

Bird feeding is more than a hobby—it’s a way to connect with and help preserve the special natural world we have here in the Rio Grande Valley. 🌿🐦 We know you love feeding your backyard birds. So why not celebrate the final week of February's NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH by offering the nutritious, high-fat, high-protein foods your birds really need during the lean winter months, when plant and insect food sources are seasonally scarcer? Birds love our high-quality, exclusive bird foods! Stop in or shop online today! www.wbu.com/mcallen 🛒 ENDS MONDAY:❗GET DOUBLE POINTS✌️ ON ALL MERCHANDISE❗if you're a Daily Savings Club member! See our website for details and exclusions. Not a member yet? Join today to start saving on bird food and earning BIRD BUCKS with any purchase (excluding gift certificates)! 🗓️ And don't miss all the great ❇️ FREE NATURE EVENTS❇️ we have lined up for you, like the FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK on March 1st! Details at: https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird/Feeder/Food:* 🔸 Red-headed Woodpecker with Seed Cylinder Feeder (Red) and Cardinal Confetti Cylinder 🔸 Steller's Jay with Mini Cylinder Feeder (Red) and Harry the Hedgehog Seed Character and Suet Stackable® 🔸 Red-breasted Nuthatch with Tidy Cylinder Feeder and Sunflower Cylinder *Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #NationalBirdFeedingMonth #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

We are honored to host the first of three powerful performances of soprano Hannah Moreno and pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, Canciones de mi Tierra, presented by liberate.ediciones. This intimate recital champions Latin-American and Spanish classical works largely overlooked in the traditional cannon. By revitalize these works; the recital fills a unique void in classical programming, allowing audience to experience a rich musical heritage deeply resonant with Hispanic and Latin-American communities, taking place in the heart of Quinta Mazatlán’s historic adobe home. Get your tickets now for Friday, February 28th at 6:00pm! #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan

We are honored to host the first of three powerful performances of soprano Hannah Moreno and pianist Dr. Chelsea Whitaker, Canciones de mi Tierra, presented by @liberate.ediciones. This intimate recital champions Latin-American and Spanish classical works largely overlooked in the traditional cannon. By revitalize these works; the recital fills a unique void in classical programming, allowing audience to experience a rich musical heritage deeply resonant with Hispanic and Latin-American communities, taking place in the heart of Quinta Mazatlán’s historic adobe home. Get your tickets now for Friday, February 28th at 6:00pm! #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan

Spring migration is almost here!🤩 Had your eye on BINOCULARS or a SMART BIRD FEEDER to step up your birding game? Well, NOW'S A GREAT TIME TO SNAG IT❗ Why? Because you'll 💸EARN $10 IN BIRD BUCKS💸 FOR EVERY $100 you spend, instead of for the usual $200, if you're one of our Daily Savings Club members!* Bird Bucks are valid for a future purchase. That's like shaving 10% OFF these and other higher-value items, which we don't usually put on sale! So gear up and save! Not a DSC member yet? No problem—JOIN TODAY TO START SAVING!💰🤩 The $25 annual fee pays for itself! As a DSC member, you'll: ♦️ Get a FREE $20.99-VALUE GIFT just for joining: a 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No Mess Blend seed. ♦️ SAVE 15% OFF REGULAR BIRD FOOD PRICES EVERY DAY or get an extra 5% savings on bird food sales. ♦️ Earn Bird Bucks with your purchases. ♦️ Enjoy exclusive promos like this one. Learn more: https://mcallen.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-member-benefits Happy birding! ❤️🐦 *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on gift certificates, or on previous purchases. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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February is a month of love- but also a time to learn about invasive species that we don't exactly love! This Saturday we'll be kicking off National Invasive Species Awareness Week by taking a walk around the Quinta grounds to learn which species are invasive and what is being done to mitigate their spread. Join us Saturday 10am-11pm for an informative walk, included with park admission. Coral Vine will clamor and climb onto vegetation to the point of depriving it of sunlight and eventually killing or radically altering the growth whatever it covers. Its pink flowers and seeds are prolific making it difficult to eradicate- not to mention its enormous tuberous root stalk. It's just one of the many invasive plants that we're working to control in the park for the sake of more biodiversity-friendly habitats.

February is a month of love- but also a time to learn about invasive species that we don't exactly love! This Saturday we'll be kicking off National Invasive Species Awareness Week by taking a walk around the Quinta grounds to learn which species are invasive and what is being done to mitigate their spread. Join us Saturday 10am-11pm for an informative walk, included with park admission. Coral Vine will clamor and climb onto vegetation to the point of depriving it of sunlight and eventually killing or radically altering the growth whatever it covers. Its pink flowers and seeds are prolific making it difficult to eradicate- not to mention its enormous tuberous root stalk. It's just one of the many invasive plants that we're working to control in the park for the sake of more biodiversity-friendly habitats.

Join us tomorrow evening, Thursday, February 20 at 6:00pm, as we welcome Mackenzie Feldman with rewildyourcampus! This special presentation will highlight ways you can get involved through the lens of pesticide reduction, to increase biodiversity around communal spaces. #mcallenevetns #quintamazatlan

Join us tomorrow evening, Thursday, February 20 at 6:00pm, as we welcome Mackenzie Feldman with @rewildyourcampus! This special presentation will highlight ways you can get involved through the lens of pesticide reduction, to increase biodiversity around communal spaces. #mcallenevetns #quintamazatlan

Rooted Yoga with quiet_mind_yoga will be postponed until NEXT WEDNESDAY due to weather. Thank you and stay warm!

Rooted Yoga with @quiet_mind_yoga will be postponed until NEXT WEDNESDAY due to weather. Thank you and stay warm!

Join Mackenzie Feldman tomorrow at 6:00pm for an inspiring presentation the lens of pesticide reduction and increased biodiversity on campus grounds and community spaces for the sake of human and environmental health! #quintamazatlan #stewardship #ThursdayNightLive #mcallenevents

From Feb. 20–24, our Daily Savings Club members ❗GET DOUBLE POINTS✌️ ON ALL MERCHANDISE❗ That means you'll EARN $10 IN BIRD BUCKS💸 FOR EVERY $100 you spend, instead of for the usual $200.* Bird Bucks are valid for a future purchase. This makes it a GREAT TIME TO STOCK UP or finally invest in an item you've been eyeing, like our PURPLE MARTIN SYSTEMS, BINOCULARS, gorgeous BIRD BATHS, or SMART BIRD FEEDERS. Purple Martins are on their way back to the Valley, so now's the time to install a house and start your own colony! Not a DSC member yet? JOIN TODAY TO START SAVING!💰🤩 The $25 annual fee pays for itself! As a DSC member, you'll: ♦️ Get a FREE $20.99-VALUE GIFT just for joining: a 5-lb. bag of our top-selling No Mess Blend seed. ♦️ SAVE 15% OFF REGULAR BIRD FOOD PRICES EVERY DAY or get an extra 5% savings on bird food sales. ♦️ Earn Bird Bucks with your purchases. ♦️ Enjoy exclusive promos like this one. Learn more: https://mcallen.wbu.com/daily-savings-club-member-benefits Happy birding! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Mountain Chickadee** WBU Food: WBU Seed Blend Feeder: EcoTough® Classic Too Feeder *For DSC members only. Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid with other discounts, on gift certificates, or on previous purchases. **Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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As part of McAllen's #MayorsMonarchPledge, we put together another resource on monarch garden designs over at our Center for Urban Ecology blog. These are a few "plug-and-play" designs that you can use in your garden space! https://cuefornature.wordpress.com/2025/02/18/easy-monarch-gardening-design/

As part of McAllen's #MayorsMonarchPledge, we put together another resource on monarch garden designs over at our Center for Urban Ecology blog. These are a few "plug-and-play" designs that you can use in your garden space! https://cuefornature.wordpress.com/2025/02/18/easy-monarch-gardening-design/

Celebrate Community Planting Morning at Main Library’s Orchid Park on Thursday, March 20 from 9-11am as part of our Tiny Forest Opening Day. Bring your family for a morning of fun activities hosted by Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center and McAllen Public Library. Special thanks to the Friends of Quinta and H-E-B for their generous donations that made this possible! 🌳

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This morning we heard the chachalacas singing! As we approach March, it truly has started to feel like spring. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 2/19, for our weekly Walk with a Naturalist program from 9am - 10am. You might also catch a whiff of the perfume-like Huisache tree in bloom, or see a splash of pink from blooming Babybonnets, or notice the small bees attending the green flowers of the Vasey's Adelia. The program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

This morning we heard the chachalacas singing! As we approach March, it truly has started to feel like spring. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 2/19, for our weekly Walk with a Naturalist program from 9am - 10am. You might also catch a whiff of the perfume-like Huisache tree in bloom, or see a splash of pink from blooming Babybonnets, or notice the small bees attending the green flowers of the Vasey's Adelia. The program is included with park admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors & children).

This week at Forest Tots we're diving in to desert ecosystems, exploring cacti species Tuesday🌵 and wildlife Thursday🐍, from 10:00am to 11:30am. #naturebasedlearning #learningfromnature #texaseducation #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents

This week at Forest Tots we're diving in to desert ecosystems, exploring cacti species Tuesday🌵 and wildlife Thursday🐍, from 10:00am to 11:30am. #naturebasedlearning #learningfromnature #texaseducation #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents

We are excited to welcome Mackenzie Feldman, Founder and Co-Director of Re:Wild Your Campus for a presentation sharing actionable ways to get involved either as a student or community member, through the lens of pesticide reduction and increased biodiversity on campus grounds and community spaces for the sake of human and environmental health.🌱 Join us Thursday, February 20th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm FREE with general admission. 🌱 #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive

We are excited to welcome Mackenzie Feldman, Founder and Co-Director of Re:Wild Your Campus for a presentation sharing actionable ways to get involved either as a student or community member, through the lens of pesticide reduction and increased biodiversity on campus grounds and community spaces for the sake of human and environmental health.🌱 Join us Thursday, February 20th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm FREE with general admission. 🌱 #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive

As part of efforts to #SaveTheSongBirds, don't forget to just WATCH AND ENJOY YOUR BIRDS.👀❤️ Encourage loved one to join you. This simple act is good for mental health and fosters a commitment to help protect and support birds. It's one of the 7 SIMPLE ACTIONS you can take to help: https://www.wbu.com/7-simple-actions-to-save-song-birds/ But while you're watching, why not count, too? TOMORROW is the ⚠️ LAST DAY of the #GreatBackyardBirdCount! 🐦✨ So be sure to get outside (or snuggle up by a window) and COUNT YOUR BIRDS for science: 🤓 It just takes 15 minutes. 🤓 If you use the free Merlin Bird ID app, any birds you ID will be automatically reported for you! Joining your fellow bird lovers in the GBBC is the perfect way to enjoy nature and contribute to important bird conservation efforts! To learn more, visit: https://www.birdcount.org/ ⚠️Our SUPERSUET® SALE also ENDS TOMORROW! Get❗15% OFF with promo code "SUPERSUET"❗These bird foods are crafted with our highest levels of fat and protein to attract birds to your feeders and help them power through the lean winter season! (Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen through Feb. 17, 2025. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items.) Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #7SimpleActions

Don't miss this Saturday's Stem Stops as we learn about the amazing adaptability of cacti species and explore other wonders of desert ecosystems. #saturdaystemstops #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #mcallenevents

Don't miss this Saturday's Stem Stops as we learn about the amazing adaptability of cacti species and explore other wonders of desert ecosystems. #saturdaystemstops #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #mcallenevents

Don't miss these TWO great events ⚠️TODAY⚠️ 1️⃣ First, we'll be welcoming local author Elaine Hernandez, PhD, into our store for a FREE TALK at 2 p.m.! 🎤 Please join us for coffee☕ and an adult-level conversation about creating your own "butterfly effect" with small changes at the local level that can have an international impact. (This is not a kids' event.) Elaine is a global development specialist and the author of "Her Butterfly Effect: When the Evergreens Blossomed Orange," an inspirational children's book about a fateful encounter between distressed monarch butterflies migrating through Mexico and a group of downtrodden farm animals. Their cooperation transforms each others lives. 2️⃣ Right after the talk, we'll be having a NATIVE PLANT SALE! 🌱 🌻 Planting natives is one way you can create local changes that ripple outward. Texas-native plants not only beautify your yard, but provide essential food and shelter for birds, butterflies, and other pollinators, some of which then migrate to other parts of the world. Sale starts immediately after the presentation, and SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED, so don't delay! 🌐 Details on these and other events at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events It's also the final weekend of our SUPERSUET® SALE! Get❗15% OFF with promo code "SUPERSUET" thru Feb. 17th❗These bird foods are crafted with our highest levels of fat and protein to help birds power through the lean winter season! (Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items.) Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

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DID YOU KNOW?- Every characteristic of a cactus body assists the plant's survival? 🌵Stop by for Saturday Stem Stops to explore the strategy behind cactus spines, peaks and troughs. #saturdaystemstops #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #inspiredbynature #rgvflora #m#mcallenevents

Happy Valentine’s Day to all the lovebirds🥰 — and those who LOVE birds! 🐦❤️ Whether it’s with their sweet songs or vibrant colors, birds always make our hearts flutter and bring beauty and joy to our lives! 🎶🌸 That makes today perfect for kicking off this year's GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT, February 14–17! Why not join in with your loved ones? It's FREE and FUN! All you have to do is count your birds for at least 15 minutes, then report your results. You'll be a CITIZEN SCIENTIST, providing crucial insights into bird populations and their changing habitats! 🤓 And if you use the amazing FREE Merlin Bird ID app, any birds you ID over this period get counted automatically! Visit www.birdcount.org to learn more. You can attract birds into your backyard for counting by putting out foods they can't resist, like our SUPERSUET® PRODUCTS, crafted with our highest levels of fat and protein to help birds power through the lean winter season! And thru Feb. 17, get ❗15% OFF SUPERSUET® PRODUCTS❗with promo code "SUPERSUET"! (Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items.) Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Carolina Chickadees* Featured Feeder and WBU Food: Mini Cylinder Feeder (Red) with Seed & Suet Stackables®️ *Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #gbbc

🌿 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our very first native plant sale on Saturday, February 1st! Your support truly means the world to us. 💚 A special shoutout to our amazing partners, the National Butterfly Center National Butterfly Center, and to director Stephanie Lopez for her insightful presentation on native plantings for butterflies in the RGV. 🦋 We hope you'll join us again for a FREE talk by local author Elaine Hernandez on Saturday, February 15th at 2 PM! 🌱https://www.facebook.com/events/497304670052467 Plus it’s your chance to snag even more native plants! 🌼 See you there! 🙌 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Who are you bringing to tonight's Valentine's Jazz Concert?💗 Don't miss this celebration of love in the forest, with local food and drinks, a valentine's gram craft circle, and of course music of the heart! 🎷#mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #rgvjazz

💖 Galentine’s Day in McAllen 💖 Grab your besties and treat yourselves to the ultimate girls' day out! Start with a relaxing pamper session at De Sanchez Spa, then enjoy a fun, delicious meal at El Chin Chin. End the day with a chill and jazzy vibe at the Valentine Jazz Concert at Quinta Mazatlán. The perfect way to celebrate friendship and love!✨💆‍♀️🍽🎶 💞 @desanchez.ss | 1308 N 15th St, McAllen, TX 78501 💞@elchin__chin | 1303 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78501 💞 @quintamazatlan | 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX 78503 🎟️ Get your tickets for the Valentine Jazz concert at https://quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com/valentines-jazz-concert/dates/Feb-13-2025_at_0600PM 🌴 Book your stay at one of our preferred hotels at www.visitmcallen.com #VisitMcAllen #GalentinesDay #McAllenTX #GirlsDayOut #ValentineVibes

Heads up—some great nature events coming up in-store and around the Valley, many FREE!🦉 🦋 🌻 🌿 Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Next up IN OUR NORTH MCALLEN STORE: 🗓️ THIS SATURDAY: Join us for coffee and a great talk with local author Elaine Hernandez, PhD, on local changes with global impact. This will be followed by a NATIVE PLANT SALE, for plants that attract and support local birds, butterflies, and other pollinators! And then don't miss our next FREE GUIDED BIRD WALK at Estero Llano Grande State Park on March 1st! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Joining us for this Thursday night’s Valentine’s Jazz Concert on February 13th? No need to worry about parking- we have you covered! Our charter bus service will take you from the designated parking space located at Best Western, right to the gates of Quinta Mazatlan, where your warm and open-hearted evening will begin. For more information, feel free to contact our front desk. #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #valentinesday

Joining us for this Thursday night’s Valentine’s Jazz Concert on February 13th? No need to worry about parking- we have you covered! Our charter bus service will take you from the designated parking space located at Best Western, right to the gates of Quinta Mazatlan, where your warm and open-hearted evening will begin. For more information, feel free to contact our front desk. #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #valentinesday

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Join us tomorrow for a bird-focused Walk With A Naturalist, as we spend time searching for the rare Crimson-collared Grosbeak and the many others birds that have been spotted in the park recently. Folks have been seeing Pyrrhuloxia, Gray Hawk, Hooded Oriole, and more. Walk With A Naturalist is from 9am - 10am and is included with park admission.

Join us tomorrow for a bird-focused Walk With A Naturalist, as we spend time searching for the rare Crimson-collared Grosbeak and the many others birds that have been spotted in the park recently. Folks have been seeing Pyrrhuloxia, Gray Hawk, Hooded Oriole, and more. Walk With A Naturalist is from 9am - 10am and is included with park admission.

Why not have lunch WEDNESDAY with Jim Carpenter, Founder & President of Wild Birds Unlimited? Jim will be hosting a FREE ONLINE EVENT with Brian Cunningham, Chief Naturalist, to help you get ready for the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count. They'll be tuning into the Cornell Lab FeederWatch Cam, identifying birds in real time, and offering expert advice along the way. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #gbbc #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

We’re just four days away from Velvet Jazz taking the forest stage with romantic melodies, spontaneous to the ear, in celebration of Valentine’s Day! 💗🎶Whether you are dancing in the courtyard with your valentine, laughing with friends over a glass of wine, or enjoying delicious local cuisine with family, you can count on music of the heart to emblem an evening to remember. #quintamazatlan #valentinesday #mcallenevents #rgvjazz #music

We’re just four days away from Velvet Jazz taking the forest stage with romantic melodies, spontaneous to the ear, in celebration of Valentine’s Day! 💗🎶Whether you are dancing in the courtyard with your valentine, laughing with friends over a glass of wine, or enjoying delicious local cuisine with family, you can count on music of the heart to emblem an evening to remember. #quintamazatlan #valentinesday #mcallenevents #rgvjazz #music

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! •Forest Tots - Tuesday •Park Tours - Wednesday •Forest Tots - Thursday •Valentine's Jazz Concert - Thursday •Tai Chi - Saturday •STEM Stops - Saturday •Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! •Forest Tots - Tuesday •Park Tours - Wednesday •Forest Tots - Thursday •Valentine's Jazz Concert - Thursday •Tai Chi - Saturday •STEM Stops - Saturday •Visit Quinta Mazatlan - EVERYDAY

This week at Forest Tots we are exploring wildlife in terrestrial ecosystems, highlighting Turkey Vultures Tuesday🌳 and Red Cardinals 💗Thursday, from 10:00am to 11:30am! From SCAVENGER-Hunts to acts of Reciprocity, there is much to see and do in and for the forest. #foresttots #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #naturebaasedlearning

This week at Forest Tots we are exploring wildlife in terrestrial ecosystems, highlighting Turkey Vultures Tuesday🌳 and Red Cardinals 💗Thursday, from 10:00am to 11:30am! From SCAVENGER-Hunts to acts of Reciprocity, there is much to see and do in and for the forest. #foresttots #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #naturebaasedlearning

Did you catch the latest episode of the #NatureCentered podcast? 🎙️✨ It's all about joining in the GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT, which is just around the corner: February 14-17! 🐦🔎 Whether you’re a seasoned citizen scientist or joining for the first time, get ready for the big event by tuning in! 🎧 You can listen wherever you get your podcasts or on our website: https://mcallen.wbu.com/nature-centered-onewbu TWO MORE THINGS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS! ✴️ Feb. 15: FREE nature events! First, join us for ☕ coffee and a talk🎤 by local author Elaine Hernandez on making local changes with global impacts. Then stay for a 🌼NATIVE PLANT SALE!🌼 Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events ✴️ Feb. 6–17: Get 15% OFF SuperSuet® products with promo code "SUPERSUET"! They're crafted with our highest levels of fat and protein to help birds power through the lean winter season! (Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items.) Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Save the date and join us for a night of Jazz as we welcome rhythms of the heart with malaquite.tx, servicing their one-of-a-kind quesadillas! Invite your friends and family for a warm evening of quality time, In celebration of Valentine‘s Day. #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive #valentinesday #mcallenevents

Save the date and join us for a night of Jazz as we welcome rhythms of the heart with Malaquite, servicing their one-of-a-kind quesadillas! Invite your friends and family for a warm evening of quality time, In celebration of Valentine‘s Day. #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive #valentinesday #mcallenevents