Join a QM naturalist on a guided winter flower exploration at this Saturday's STEM Stops, learning about the arrangement of flower parts, why flower shape matters, and the colors and patterns only bees can see! 🌸🐝#STEM #southtexasecology #plantmorphology #plantnative #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan

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Did You Know? - A few native plants have reached peak blooming and flowering this season! Join a guide on a native flower walk exploring colors, structures, and evolution of the winter flowers! 🌼🌸🪻 This experience is always FREE with general park admission. #STEM #southtexasecology #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan #naturebasededucaiton

Mario Fierro, MPA, serves as Program Coordinator with the UTRGV Agroecology Program, where he leads community-based education on sustainable farming and conservation practices across Hidalgo and Cameron counties. This Thursday he'll be at Quinta Mazatlán giving a presentation on practical water conservation strategies used at the university farm and backyard scale.💧🌱#waterconservation #UTRGV #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen This program is FREE with general admission.

Explore practical water conservation strategies used at the university farm and backyard scale with Mario Fierro — including rainwater harvesting, cover cropping, and efficient irrigation methods.🌱 💧Participants will learn how these practices protect soil, conserve limited water resources, and strengthen community resilience in the Rio Grande Valley. 💪✅#waterconservation #utrgv #quintamazatlan #riograndevalley

Join us as we explore what makes nutrient rich soil and investigate the different soil types of the Rio Grande Valley, today at STEM Stops! 🌱#STEM #soilecology #quintamazatlan #naturebasededucation

We're expecting beautiful weather this Saturday, making for a wonderful excuse to hit the trails and go birding! 🐦✨From Clay-colored Thrush to the Thorn brush's beloved Chachalacas there's plenty of RGV specialty birds to see and learn about!🌵🪶 Join highly experienced guide Isidro Montemayor this Saturday, January 17th at 8:30am for a walk with our avian friends. #rgvbirding #southtexasbirds #birdingforbeginners #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan

We're expecting beautiful weather this Saturday, making for a wonderful excuse to hit the trails and go birding! 🐦✨From Clay-colored Thrush to the Thorn brush's beloved Chachalacas there's plenty of RGV specialty birds to see and learn about!🌵🪶 Join highly experienced guide Isidro Montemayor this Saturday, January 17th at 8:30am for a walk with our avian friends. #rgvbirding #southtexasbirds #birdingforbeginners #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan

Join us tonight for Dusty Old Botanical Tomes with Christina Mild, board member of the Native Plant Project (@plantsofdeepsouthtx) and editor of The Sabal newsletter. 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM 🎟️ Free with general admission Join us for an evening of plants, history, and stories from decades of fieldwork and historic botany books We hope to see you there! #southtexasecology #rgvbotany #plantnative #quintamazatlan

Join us tonight for Dusty Old Botanical Tomes with Christina Mild, board member of the Native Plant Project (plantsofdeepsouthtx) and editor of The Sabal newsletter. 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM 🎟️ Free with general admission Enjoy an evening of plants, history, and stories from decades of fieldwork and historic botany books We hope to see you there! #southtexasecology #rgvbotany #plantnative #quintamazatlan

In “Dusty Old Botanical Tomes,” Christina Mild shares entertaining stories from her decades of fieldwork, research, and unexpected discoveries in old botany books—revealing why historical documentation remains essential to understanding the Rio Grande Valley’s past and present environment. 🌾📖 Join Mild Thursday, January 15th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, FREE with general admission. #southtexasecology #rgvbotany #plantnative #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

In “Dusty Old Botanical Tomes,” Christina Mild shares entertaining stories from her decades of fieldwork, research, and unexpected discoveries in old botany books—revealing why historical documentation remains essential to understanding the Rio Grande Valley’s past and present environment. 🌾📖 Join Mild Thursday, January 15th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, FREE with general admission. #southtexasecology #rgvbotany #plantnative #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.✍ $5 per participant. 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