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You can still have a beautiful and diverse garden even if you don't have much space! Container gardening is a great way to grow more than succulent plants - there are so many native plants to choose from. Learn more about container gardening with Matt Kauffman, an expert in growing unusual native plants in pots, as our guest presenter this Thursday at 6 PM. If you're interested in growing your own mini-botanical garden, this is not one to miss!

Wild Birds Unlimited is a proud sponsor of Birdability Week (October 20-26)! This year’s theme: YOU BELONG HERE Birdability Week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, as well as an opportunity to share resources and ideas to help the birding community become accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to everybody! SOME HIGHLIGHTS: 💛 VIRTUAL BIRDING every morning at 10 a.m. ET. Tune in on Instagram Live @birdability 💛 BIRD(ABILITY) YOUR WAY WEEKEND, Saturday & Sunday, October 25–26: Bird in any way YOU like to, whether it's a “big sit,” car birding, listening for backyard birds, alone, or with a group at an accessible outing. 💛 BIRDABILITY MAP: Explore or contribute to this crowdsourced map that describes the accessibility of birding locations. https://gis.audubon.org/birdability/ There’s something for everyone! See more events at https://www.birdability.org/birdability-week Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Growing plants in containers and pots is a great way to have lots of plants in a small space! Join us next Thursday, October 23 at 6 PM, for a deep dive into container gardening with Matt Kauffman, an expert in growing native plants. Matt grows a variety of rare species as well as common plants not typically seen in plant nurseries. Program attendees can receive a FREE native plant, as supplies last!

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📣 NEW EVENTS!! 📣 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Saturday October 25th. We've got a fun day of bird spotting and learning planned for you, in partnership with local wildlife biologist Angelina Vasquez and Weslaco's Frontera Audubon! 🤩 🐦‍⬛ 🦆 🦅 🦜 9:00–11:00 a.m.: Free* Guided Bird Walk https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBoyumky8/ In the morning, we'll be meeting at Frontera Audubon, a wonderful 15-acre nature preserve in Weslaco, to join in on one of Angelina's guided bird walks. She spotted more than 30 species here on a September walk, including a Zone-tailed Hawk! * A small park admission fee may apply. 🎤 2:00–3:00 p.m.: "Gardening for Wildlife in Any and All Spaces" https://www.facebook.com/share/17AdwLScqt/ We'll reconvene at our McAllen store in the afternoon so Angelina can tell us about how we can be good stewards for wildlife in our human habitats: our homes! We'll be exploring ways to garden and aid wildlife in a variety of ways, no matter what your space. Whether you live in an apartment, a ranch, or a suburb, Angelina will be giving us tips and tricks to provide for wildlife in our own ways! And be sure to stay after our in-store talks for our popular NATIVE PLANT SALES! 🛒🌻🌿 More details on the Facebook event pages and https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Hope to see you there! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🚩 TODAY 🚩 Are you passionate about the Rio Grande Valley's unique birds, butterflies, insects, and plants? If so, please join us for 🌿 TODAY'S FREE NATURE TALK.🌿 Come learn about the Texas Master Naturalist Program, which will help you build your knowledge, learn how to educate others, and become an advocate for the RGV's special ecosystem and wildlife. Velma H. Schmidt, President of the South Texas Border Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) Program, will be here to tell us all about it. PLUS, stay after for one of our popular NATIVE PLANT SALES! 🌻🌻🌻 "How YOU Can Become a Texas Master Naturalist!" | Saturday, October 11th | 2:00–3:00 p.m. Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DHcxSFszk/ https://mcallen.wbu.com/events And don't forget to LOG YOUR BIRD SIGHTINGS TODAY🦆🐦‍⬛🦜🦉 for October Big Day and World Migratory Bird Day! 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Today is World Mental Health Day! Did you know that nature and birds have a positive effect on your mental and physical wellbeing? 😃 Watching the birds you feed in your yard or going bird watching in the Rio Grande Valley's wonderful parks can help to: 1️⃣ Lower blood pressure 2️⃣ Reduce anxiety 3️⃣ Relieve stress 4️⃣ Boost the immune system 5️⃣ Strengthen the vascular system 6️⃣ Boost mood Check out the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail in the RGV at https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wildlife/wildlife-trails/ltc Stop in to our North McAllen store for all your backyard bird feeding needs. We've got 🚩🚩15% OFF ALL BIRD SEED🚩🚩 through Oct. 10th!!* Promo code: SEEDSALE And don't miss our great events! https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen October 2-10. Includes seed blends and peanuts. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🕊️🌍 It’s a big weekend for the birds! 🌍🕊️ Global Bird Weekend is here, featuring World Migratory Bird Day and October Big Day this Saturday, October 11th! Last year, over 750,000 people from 201 countries joined in and recorded more than 7,800 bird species through eBird—incredible! What an amazing celebration of the birds we all love and the power of people participating in science! Want to be part of it? It’s easy! ✅ Watch birds any time on Saturday (midnight to midnight)—even in your own backyard. ✅ ID the birds you spot. The FREE Merlin Bird ID can help! ✅ Log your sightings using the eBird app or website. Join us this weekend to connect with birders near and far—and help make meaningful observations that support bird conservation! To learn more and get tips, visit https://ebird.org/news/october-big-day-2025 🛍️ Need BINOCULARS? We’ve got you covered—with $150 off Zeiss HDX models, plus a FREE bird feeder and seed cylinder with purchase. Stop by the shop and get ready for the big day. Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Don't know about you, but some of us at WBU McAllen are excited for Taylor Swift's new album (and not just because she shares a name with a beloved bird family). So in honor of "Life of a Showgirl," we remind you that: Whatever era you’re in, you can shake it off, because every yard is full of ✨showBIRDS✨ just waiting to perform a concert for you! 🎵 Flashy males often steal the spotlight with their dazzling colors🌈, but whether they mate for life or are never ever getting back together, there's no bad blood🙅—female birds are more-than-capable headliners, too, bringing their own unique style to the stage. 💫 So as the cruel summer ends and it comes time to put on your cardigan, don't be the problem—even an anti-hero can have a love story with the Valley's stunning birds. 😄 In other headlines, don't miss: 🔻 15% OFF all bird seed Oct. 2-10!* 🔻 Our FREE nature talk "How to Create an Inviting Yard in the RGV for Birds and People" on Oct. 4, followed by a NATIVE PLANT SALE! Details at https://mcallen.wbu.com/events Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: Nuthatch** Featured Feeder: Peanut Wreath Feeder *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen October 2-10. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. **Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #swifties #lifeofashowgirl

As the plentiful days of summer fade, some birds start caching (hiding) food for a later meal. These hidden stashes are their backup plan when natural food sources run low. Here in the Rio Grande Valley, examples of caching birds include our stunning Green Jay, cute Black-crested Titmouse, and striking Golden-fronted Woodpecker. And guess who else caches? People! Especially when they find a great sale like this one: 🚩🚩15% OFF ALL BIRD SEED🚩🚩 through Oct. 12th, in honor of caching season!!* That includes seed blends and peanuts, too! Promo code: SEEDSALE Our Daily Savings Club members get an extra 5% off! 😍 This sale is a great time to STOCK UP or try something new, like WBU's exclusive TreeNutty® Plus Blend. TreeNutty® Plus is a special favorite of titmice, jays, and woodpeckers—even orioles. It's loaded with chopped tree nuts, shelled peanuts, and sunflower chips, plus oil sunflower, striped sunflower, and raisins. It also contains added calcium, an important ingredient that helps promote strong bones and eggs! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 Featured Bird: White-breasted Nuthatch** Featured Feeder: Peanut Wreath Feeder *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen October 2-12. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. **Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

📣 JUST ADDED! 📣 Please join us 🚩THIS SATURDAY 🚩 for a FREE nature talk, where your local Certified Birdfeeding Specialists™ at WBU McAllen will share pro tips on: 🐦 The right foods and feeders for attracting a diversity of Valley birds 🌻 Why it's critical to landscape and garden here in the Valley with the birds and other wildlife in mind 🌿 PLUS, stay after for another of our popular NATIVE PLANT SALES! "How to Create an Inviting Yard in the RGV for Birds and People | Saturday, October 4th | 2:00–3:00 p.m. Details at https://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

Remember when the constellations—even the Milky Way—shone so much more brightly here in South Texas? These days, pollution has taken some of the shine off our stars, but YOU CAN HELP BRING THEM BACK. 🌠 Dark skies have SO MANY benefits! Just a few examples: ⭐ They help migrating birds (most fly at night), as well as other wildlife. ⭐⭐ They help us sleep better. ⭐⭐⭐ They save energy and money. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ They're just plain beautiful and awe-inspiring! You can help DarkSky Texas in their work to protect our night skies by: 1️⃣ Being thoughtful in your own outdoor lighting. 2️⃣ Uploading photos of light pollution near you. Details and tips at darkskytexas.org/invasive-lighting-in-texas Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #SaveTheSongBirds #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

🌿✨ Tonight at Kreative Grounds! 🌱✨ Join us for the McAllen Plant Swap 🌿 📍 609 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78501 🕟 5:30 - 8:30 PM Bring your favorite potted treasures or cuttings to share, and discover new plant pals to take home. Free to attend, plus vendors, music, door prizes, and community fun. Don’t miss out on this blooming community! 🌱💚