Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Walk with a Naturalist - Wednesday • Forest Tots - Tuesday & Thursday • Rooted Yoga - Wednesday • Ancient Landscapes of South Texas - Thursday • Birding for Beginners - Friday • Tai Chi Practice - Saturday • STEM Stop - Saturday • Stewardship Saturday - Saturday

⏰ It's TODAY!! ⏰ Come learn about the role each of us can play in CONSERVING TEXAS' NATURAL WONDERS at our FREE TALK! 🤩🌿 🎤 At 2 p.m., conservation strategist Iliana Peña will be discussing "Lessons from Leopold: Learning from the Land." This collection of works by renowned Texas conservationist Steve Nelle gleans actionable lessons on modern ecology, land ethics, and conservation from concepts pioneered by the father of modern wildlife management, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948). Iliana wrote the introduction to this thought-provoking book and will be sharing her insights! She's a conservation strategies consultant partnering with land trusts and agencies to advance high-impact land protection, and currently chairs Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee. Plus, Iliana will give us an inside look at WILD THUMB—the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's new app to help Texans grow native plants and create habitats for pollinators!📱 🌐 Details at www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🗓️ THIS SATURDAY!! 🗓️ You're invited to our FREE NATURE TALK to learn more about the role each of us can play in CONSERVING TEXAS' NATURAL WONDERS! 🤩🌿 🎤 At 2 p.m., conservation strategist Iliana Peña will be discussing "Lessons from Leopold: Learning from the Land." This collection of works by renowned Texas conservationist Steve Nelle gleans actionable lessons on modern ecology, land ethics, and conservation from concepts pioneered by the father of modern wildlife management, Aldo Leopold (1887–1948). Iliana wrote the introduction to this thought-provoking book and will be sharing her insights! Plus, Iliana will give us an inside look at WILD THUMB—the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's new app to help Texans grow native plants and create habitats for pollinators!📱 ABOUT OUR EXPERT SPEAKER Iliana Peña is a conservation strategies consultant partnering with land trusts and agencies to advance high-impact land protection. She currently chairs Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Conservation Advisory Committee. See our website for more! 🌐 Details at www.facebook.com/wbumcallen/events and mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Walk with a Naturalist - Wednesday • Forest Tots - Tuesday & Thursday • Rooted Yoga - Wednesday • Wild Women for Good - Thursday • Birding for Beginners - Friday • Tai Chi Practice - Saturday • Gardening Hour Workshop - Saturday • STEM Stop - Saturday • Stewardship Saturday - Saturday