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

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

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

Summer is not over yet- Just ask the cicadas in the trees! Join us as we explore the life of these summer buzzmakers, and their journey of emergence. #STEM #Southtexasecology #chicharra #mcallenevents #Findyourpark

From sunbathing on sidewalks to darting underbrush, reptiles are some of the Valley’s most resilient summer survivors.🦎✨ In celebration of World Lizard Day, we’re exploring how lizards and other reptiles thrive in the scorching South Texas sun at this Saturday's STEM Stops! #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology #naturebasedlearning #genSTEMgirls #Scouting

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Did You Know?- Today is World Lizard Day! 🦎From sunbathing on sidewalks to darting underbrush, reptiles are some of the Valley’s most resilient summer survivors. ☀️Learn more at this evenings Thursday Night Live presentation by Angela Rojas with our Center for Urban Ecology beginning at 6:00pm! ☀️For continued lizard talk, drop by this Saturday’s STEM Stops. #mcallenevents #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology #naturebasedlearning

Join Angela Rojas, Coordinator with the Center for Urban Ecology, to learn about the different common and not-so-common lizards in South Texas! Discover how they communicate, what they eat, and how to make your garden lizard-friendly. 🦎🌱Stay through the full presentation to join a short guided walk and encounter some of our scaly friends, Thursday August 14th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #southtexasecology #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan

Join Angela Rojas, Coordinator with the Center for Urban Ecology, to learn about the different common and not-so-common lizards in South Texas! Discover how they communicate, what they eat, and how to make your garden lizard-friendly. 🦎🌱Stay through the full presentation to join a short guided walk and encounter some of our scaly friends, Thursday August 14th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #southtexasecology #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan

With bold colors and intricate shapes, passionflowers are among the most eye-catching native wildflowers in the Rio Grande Valley. But there's more to these vines than meets the eye! Discover what Passionflower can teach us at this Saturday's STEM Stops! #naturebasedlearning #STEM #Scouting #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

With bold colors and intricate shapes, passionflowers are among the most eye-catching native wildflowers in the Rio Grande Valley. But there's more to these vines than meets the eye! Discover what Passionflower can teach us at this Saturday's STEM Stops! #naturebasedlearning #STEM #Scouting #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

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Did You Know?- The stinking passionflower has sticky hairs on special leaf-like parts called bracts that can trap tiny insects. These hairs release juices with digestive chemicals that break the insects down. The plant might absorb some of the nutrients, even though it does not fully digest or depend on insects for food. Because of this, scientists call it protocarnivorous meaning it shows early signs of being a meat-eating plant. Learn more about this passionate vine at Saturday STEM Stops✨💜 #STEM #FindYourPark #naturebasedlearning #southtexasecology #mcallenevents

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Did You Know? - This splatter of color on trees is not Algae, nor moss, it’s Lichen! 💚✨Discover how these fascinating composite organisms came to be, at tomorrow’s STEM Stops! #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology #naturebasedlearning