This evening at 6:00pm, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Heep, long-time native plant grower of the RGV to share the rich botanical history of south Texas!🌱💚 Heep will highlight several species connected to the work of Robert Runyon, American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. #southtexasecology #plantnative #southtexashistory #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan

Forest Tots is back for the Winter and Spring seasons where child-led learning happens through story, sensory play, nature art and walks through the forest. Classes begin this Thursday, January 8th, 10:00am - 11:30am! ✨🌵 Bring your little explorer to develop a lasting and caring relationship with the more-than-human world by exploring plant and wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley. 🐜🐌🐦 This program is $5 per participating child. Upcoming Classes: ☁ January 8th - Winter Sky 🌼January 15 - January Flowers 🍄January 22 - What's Not to Like about Lichen? 🦊January 29 - Nocturnal Animals #exploremcallen #naturebasededucation #texaschildrenandnature #naturepedagogy #quintamazatlan

You're invited to discover the rich botanical history of the Rio Grande Valley during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Robert Runyon Plants,” with longtime native plant grower Mike Heep! ✨🌼 🌿Robert Runyon (1881–1968) was an American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor whose plant discoveries and extensive private herbarium helped shape our modern understanding of South Texas flora. In this talk, Heep will highlight several species connected to Runyon’s work, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. 🌿Mike Heep has been at the forefront of native plant conservation in the Rio Grande Valley since the 1980s. Through his family nursery in Harlingen, he has propagated countless native species now found in gardens, parks, and natural areas throughout South Texas. #southtexasecology #plantnative #plantlive #rgvhistory #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

How do plants and animals respond to shorter days and colder temperatures?🦊🦉🐰 Discover what causes winter and more, with us at today's STEM Stops! #STEM #quintamazatlan #stewardshipsaturdays #southtexasecology #winterseason

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Did You Know? - The Winter Solstice brings the shortest day and longest night of the year, welcoming a shift into a new season. 🍂🌲✨Join a QM Naturalist to explore what causes Winter and how the season is experienced through a wildlife lens. #STEM #exploremcallen #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan #winterwildlife

What happens when we sit with Winter's silence, darkness and depth? 👂🍂 Writers and non-writers are invited to explore memory and sense of place, through embodiment and narrative-based practices intended to guide individuals towards conscious play: navigating imagination and tuning in to landscape.✍ Save your spot at: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/quintamazatlan #spiritualecology #winterreflections #writingworkshop

Meet your New Year's Eve Bird Guide, Isidro Montemayor🐦 Isidro Montemayor Jr is a Valley native from La Paloma, TX who has enjoyed nature his entire life. Throughout his adult career Isidro has been a Park Ranger and Educator in Texas, Louisiana, Oregon, and Alaska teaching students about the area's native flora and fauna. His interest in birds steadily grew from his travels, and now Isidro spends his time birding throughout the Rio Grande Valley.🌲✨ Join Isidro New Years Eve for a morning of birding, in search of RGV Specialty birds such as Green Jay and Great Kiskadee with hopes of seeing winter travelers such as owls, sparrows and even rare birds from Mexico! #birding #southtexasecology #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan #newyearseve This program is FREE with General Park Admission.

Spend the last day of 2025 birding at Quinta Mazatlán on a guided bird tour!✨🌲 Winter welcomes an amazing variety of Valley Specialty birds, like the Green Jay, Great Kiskadee, and Plain Chachalaca to name a few. The season also welcomes birds that spend their winter down in South Texas! Ducks, sparrows, owls, even rare birds from Mexico can be seen in the RGV during winter. 🐦❄ #birding #newyearseve #southtexas #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen This program is FREE with general park admission.

Have you ever seen a Red-Bordered Pixie?🦋 Discover this South Texas Native butterfly and their emergence this season today at STEM Stops! #southtexasecology #STEM #quintamazatlan #FindYourPark #pollinatorsofsouthtexas

One of our favorite trees contributing to the Thorn Forest canopy is Texas Ebony. With its edible seed pods nourishing to humans and wildlife, the gifts of Ebony are endless! 🌳 Consider this an invitation to spend some time with the trees growing in your yard, neighborhood or local park and celebrate the spirit of giving. I wonder what you might notice. ✨#quintamazatlan #gratitiudefornature Park Hours: Wednesday 12.24 - CLOSED Thursday 12.25- CLOSED

Explore the cactus whose bright red fruits add attractive color to the brown desert, today at STEM Stops!🌵✨ #quintamazatlan #stemstops #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

Don't miss tomorrow's Winter Solstice Concert for an unforgettable performance by Tish Hinojosa, with her signature blend of folk, country, and Latin influences. 🎶 Experience the soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting that have captivated audiences around the world. And more: ✨Holiday Post Cards 🌵Paint-Your-Own-Pot Tasajillo Give Away ☕ - kreativegroundscafe 🍷 - nopalito.us #exploremcallen #livemusic #mcallenevents #supportlocal #quintamazatlan

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DID YOU KNOW? - Tasajillo, also known as Christmas Cholla is a a fast growing cactus whose red fruits add attractive color to the brown desert?🌵 Discover the wonder of desert ecosystems and investigate shapes of cacti plants on a guided trail walk at tomorrow's STEM Stops. #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan

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Don't miss your chance to take home a Christmas Cholla Cactus at this Saturday's Winter Solstice Concert with a performance by Tish Hinojosa beginning at 7:00pm! 🌵Plant it in your yard or garden, or gift it to a friend! There's no better gift than the ones that keep on giving. #wintersolstice #exploremcallen #plantnative #livemusic Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Don't miss your chance to take home a Christmas Cholla Cactus at this Saturday's Winter Solstice Concert with a performance by Tish Hinojosa beginning at 7:00pm! 🌵Plant it in your yard or garden, or gift it to a friend! There's no better gift than the ones that keep on giving. #wintersolstice #exploremcallen #plantnative #livemusic Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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We're ready to welcome winter with a week of Family fun! 🌲✨From morning birding walks, to exploring native trees and their relationship to wildlife, evening concerts or a simple walk in the park- there's an experience waiting for you. ✨🐦#quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #wintersolstice

We're ready to welcome winter with a week of Family fun! 🌲✨From morning birding walks, to exploring native trees and their relationship to wildlife, evening concerts or a simple walk in the park- there's an experience waiting for you. ✨🐦#quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #wintersolstice

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Welcome Winter with Singer-Songwriter Tish Hinojosa December 20th at 7:00pm. 🌲✨The soul behind Hinojosa’s blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has an undebiable synergy with her dedication to support humanitarian, bilingual, and cultural causes. Don't miss this special night of live music and other offerings at our Winter Solstice Concert!🎶✨ Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Welcome Winter with Singer-Songwriter Tish Hinojosa December 20th at 7:00pm. 🌲✨The soul behind Hinojosa’s blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has an undebiable synergy with her dedication to support humanitarian, bilingual, and cultural causes. Don't miss this special night of live music and other offerings at our Winter Solstice Concert!🎶✨ Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary.🐦✨ Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #STEM #southtexasecology #FindYourPark

Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary.🐦✨ Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #STEM #southtexasecology #FindYourPark

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DID YOU KNOW? - Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary. Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics.🐦✨##mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

DID YOU KNOW? - Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary. Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics.🐦✨##mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

Winter is a great time to start seeding for wildflowers! Learn more about how to grow your own wildflower patch at our Wildflower Workshop tomorrow from 9:30-11:30. Workshop attendees will be able to make their own wildflower seed packets with their favorite native wildflowers. Tickets available at: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Winter is a great time to start seeding for wildflowers! Learn more about how to grow your own wildflower patch at our Wildflower Workshop tomorrow from 9:30-11:30. Workshop attendees will be able to make their own wildflower seed packets with their favorite native wildflowers. Tickets available at: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Tomorrow evening, Sunset Quartet is bringing latin soul, and bossa novas & sambas to the stage. Join us for an intimate gathering of jazz, great food, and drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm, performance begins at 7:00pm. 🎶✨#rgvjazz #exploremcallen #livemusic #supportlocal #mcallebevents #quintamazatlan 🎙 @ritmosonali 🎹 @davidfrimanmusic 🥁 @echoinmexicoofficial 🎸 @bbk_bass_page

Tomorrow evening, Sunset Quartet is bringing latin soul, and bossa novas & sambas to the stage. Join us for an intimate gathering of jazz, great food, and drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm, performance begins at 7:00pm. 🎶✨#rgvjazz #exploremcallen #livemusic #supportlocal #mcallebevents #quintamazatlan 🎙 ritmosonali 🎹 davidfrimanmusic 🥁 echoinmexicoofficial 🎸 bbk_bass_page

This December's Holiday Concert Series features some of our local favorites! From freshly made quesadillas to freshly brewed grounds, there's something warm and tasty for everyone to enjoy. 🍷🌮☕ #supportlocal #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #exploremcallen #livemusic #rgvjazz 🎶12/11 - Sunset Quartet ✨12/18 - Mariachi Mariposas From 6:30PM - 8:30PM Tickets $5 (quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com)

This December's Holiday Concert Series features some of our local favorites! From freshly made quesadillas to freshly brewed grounds, there's something warm and tasty for everyone to enjoy. 🍷🌮☕ #supportlocal #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #exploremcallen #livemusic #rgvjazz 🎶12/11 - Sunset Quartet ✨12/18 - Mariachi Mariposas From 6:30PM - 8:30PM Tickets $5 (quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com)