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

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

Singing high in the canopy are small song-birds like Titmouse, Vireo, Warblers and Kinglets! What wintering residents might you find amongst these “mixed-species flocks?”🎶👂🐦Find out at this Saturday's STEM Stops! #STEM #birding #soundmapping #naturebasedlearning #southtexasecology

Singing high in the canopy are small song-birds like Titmouse, Vireo, Warblers and Kinglets! What wintering residents might you find amongst these “mixed-species flocks?”🎶👂🐦Find out at this Saturday's STEM Stops! #STEM #birding #soundmapping #naturebasedlearning #southtexasecology

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DID YOU KNOW? - Many songbirds migrate south for winter!✨🌲 Learn the songbird species whose music fills the winter season, from RGV Specialty birds to winter visitors, this Saturday at STEM Stops. 🐦Whit-wheet!🐦See you soon! #STEM #rgvbirding #winterbirding #southtexasecology #songbirds

DID YOU KNOW? - Many songbirds migrate south for winter!✨🌲 Learn the songbird species whose music fills the winter season, from RGV Specialty birds to winter visitors, this Saturday at STEM Stops. 🐦Whit-wheet!🐦See you soon! #STEM #rgvbirding #winterbirding #southtexasecology #songbirds

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

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

There's still time to hit the thorn brush trails this morning and set intentions for the new year ahead. We're excited to welcome 2026 with programs that will bring you closer to the more-than-human world. ✨See you soon! #newyears #southtexasecology #winterbirding #stewardship #winter Thursday 01.01 - CLOSED Friday 01.02 - ✍ Exploring Nature Writing Workshop - 10:00am - 11:30am 👃🏾🍃Scents of the Scrub Trail Walk - 1:00pm - 2:00pm Saturday 01.03 🐦National Bird Day- Guided Bird Walk - 8:30am - 9:30am 🌳 Tai Chi - 9:00am - 10:00am 🌼 Stewardship Saturday - 10:00am - 12:00pm 🦊 STEM Stops - 11:00am - 12p | 1:00pm - 2p | 3:00pm - 4p

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.

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