Results for "plantnative"

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Feb 28, 10:05 AM

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

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Feb 21, 10:00 AM

For decades, the Rio Grande Valley has seen rapid growth and urbanization🏙- Houses, roads, stores, sidewalks. Like every ecosystem, our growing cities need balance. This Stem Stops we take a closer look at the infrastructure that keeps urban ecosystems balanced and healthy- Native Trees! 🌳 #STEM #southtexastrees #urbanecosystems #plantnative #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Feb 20, 6:01 PM

Did You Know? - Trees increase biodiversity and remove pollutants from the air! 🍃On this exploration of urban ecosystems, visitors will understand the importance of trees in cities, especially those native to the region. Join us tomorrow at STEM Stops to learn more.🌳 #STEM #Urbanecosystems #plantnative #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan