Don't miss Dr. Brad Christoffersen this evening at 6:00pm to discover the hidden life of South Texas woodlands during a special presentation. 🌵🌳 Dr, Christoffersen is a professor at utrgv and long-time researched of this unique habitat, taking guests along a journey into the innerworkings of these forests. This program is FREE with general admission. #thursdaynightlive #utrgv #experimentalrestoration #thornforestbasedsolutions #forestecology #preservation #restoration #thornforestsolutions #nativelandscapes #plantnative Photo Credit: Abel Riojas/American Forests.

📢 Event Update: Rooted Yoga Moved to Next Week In light of the forecast, we’re moving Rooted Yoga to next Wednesday. Let’s flow together when the sun’s back out! 📍 Same location 🕖 Same time 🧘‍♂️ New date: June 4th Thanks for your flexibility—on and off the mat! 🙏

📢 Event Update: Rooted Yoga Moved to Next Week In light of the forecast, we’re moving Rooted Yoga to next Wednesday. Let’s flow together when the sun’s back out! 📍 Same location 🕖 Same time 🧘‍♂️ New date: June 4th Thanks for your flexibility—on and off the mat! 🙏

Drawing from years of long-term studies, Dr. Christoffersen, a professor at utrgv, will share new insights into how thorn forests grow, adapt, and recover—and how these lessons can help guide meaningful restoration efforts. 🌵🌳Earning a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutional Biology from the University of Arizona he has since dedicated his career to understanding—and healing—the landscapes of the Rio Grande Valley. Join Dr. Christoffersen Thursday May 29th, form 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan #utrgv #mcallenevents #thornforestbasedsolutions #experimentalrestoration #southtexasecology

Drawing from years of long-term studies, Dr. Christoffersen, a professor at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, will share new insights into how thorn forests grow, adapt, and recover—and how these lessons can help guide meaningful restoration efforts. 🌵🌳Earning a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutional Biology from the University of Arizona he has since dedicated his career to understanding—and healing—the landscapes of the Rio Grande Valley. Join Dr. Christoffersen Thursday May 29th, form 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan #utrgv #mcallenevents #thornforestbasedsolutions #experimentalrestoration #southtexasecology

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Park Tours - Wednesday • Rooted Yoga - Wednesday • Speaker Series - Thursday • Tai Chi - Saturday • STEM Stops - Saturday

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Park Tours - Wednesday • Rooted Yoga - Wednesday • Speaker Series - Thursday • Tai Chi - Saturday • STEM Stops - Saturday

The Tamaulipan thorn forest is one of the Valley’s most endangered ecosystems—rich in biodiversity, yet still largely misunderstood. 🌳🌵 Dr. Christoffersen, a professor at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and long-time researcher of this unique habitat, will take guests on a journey into the inner workings of these forests, Thursday May 29th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #thornforestsolutions #utrgv #quintamazatlan #forestecology #restoration #preservation #nativelandscapes

The Tamaulipan thorn forest is one of the Valley’s most endangered ecosystems—rich in biodiversity, yet still largely misunderstood. Dr. Christoffersen, a professor at utrgv and long-time researcher of this unique habitat, will take guests on a journey into the inner workings of these forests.

From birds to beavers, animals create homes that help them survive. What can we learn from their designs? 🪹Find out with us at STEM Stops! #biomimicry #inspiredbynature #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology