Have you ever met charismatic Coral Vine? 👋This rapidly climbing perennial, native to Mexico and Central America was introduced to the RGV around the Gilded Age, and is known well by bees, small songbirds and local ecologists prioritizing habitat restoration! 🌳✨While beautiful, Coral Vine tends to blanket over the canopy of trees and other plant life, displacing native vegetation--This STEM Stops, explore the species native to the Rio Grande Valley, those introduced and what you can do to help support habitat. #invasivespeciesawarenessweek #STEM #plantnative #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

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

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

Grateful for Water On Exhibit at the IMAS January 14 - April 26, 2026 The Grateful for Water art contest is an annual initiative hosted by McAllen Public Utility’s Water Education Team, designed specifically for high school students who live in McAllen. The contest encourages students to explore the value of water in their daily lives, reflecting on its importance in our community, environment, and future. Participants are challenged to express their creativity while considering the role water plays in sustaining life and the responsibility we all share to conserve this vital resource. 2025 marked the third year of MPU hosting this contest, which featured an impressive array of paintings and drawings from students across the city. The theme this past year was “Clean Water, Clean Future.” Each piece highlights water and its beauty, significance, and the importance of smart water usage, offering unique perspectives and creative interpretations of the theme. The students’ artwork provides viewers with an engaging and meaningful visual experience. The winning and participating artworks are proudly displayed in this exhibit as a celebration of creativity, education, and environmental stewardship. Through this contest, McAllen Public Utility aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for water among our city’s youth and encourage them to become thoughtful stewards of this essential resource. We are grateful to all the students who participated and hope their work motivates the community to reflect on the importance of water in daily life. https://theimasonline.org/grateful-for-water/ #mcallenpublicworks #ExploreIMAS #mcallen #mcallentx

Photos from Keep McAllen Beautiful, Inc.'s post

Let's come together McAllen and participate in this great event.

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Grateful for Water On Exhibit at the IMAS January 14 - April 26, 2026 mcallenpublicutility The Grateful for Water art contest is an annual initiative hosted by McAllen Public Utility’s Water Education Team, designed specifically for high school students who live in McAllen. The contest encourages students to explore the value of water in their daily lives, reflecting on its importance in our community, environment, and future. Participants are challenged to express their creativity while considering the role water plays in sustaining life and the responsibility we all share to conserve this vital resource. 2025 marked the third year of MPU hosting this contest, which featured an impressive array of paintings and drawings from students across the city. The theme this past year was “Clean Water, Clean Future.” Each piece highlights water and its beauty, significance, and the importance of smart water usage, offering unique perspectives and creative interpretations of the theme. The students’ artwork provides viewers with an engaging and meaningful visual experience. The winning and participating artworks are proudly displayed in this exhibit as a celebration of creativity, education, and environmental stewardship. Through this contest, McAllen Public Utility aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for water among our city’s youth and encourage them to become thoughtful stewards of this essential resource. We are grateful to all the students who participated and hope their work motivates the community to reflect on the importance of water in daily life. https://theimasonline.org/grateful-for-water/ #mcallenpublicworks #ExploreIMAS #mcallen #mcallentx