We'll see you today at STEM Stops where we're exploring the unique biology of hummingbirds, their role as pollinators and how we can create spaces to support them in the Rio Grande Valley.✨ #Findyourpark #STEM #Southtexasecology #hummingbirds

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Did You Know? - Hummingbirds have one of the fastest metabolisms of any warm-blooded animal? Learn why and more about these tiny warriors, at tomorrow's STEM Stops! ✨🌺 #STEM #Humminbirdmonth #Southtexasecology #birding

📢Attention Vendors! 📢 Our Hummingbird Morning is coming up, and we’re looking for: ✨ Handmade + artisan items ✨ Eco-friendly crafts ✨ Food & drinks (easy to grab + enjoy while walking) 📅 Saturday, September 13 | 📍 Quinta Mazatlan | 🕑 9am - 1pm Interested? Message us or email vvillarreal@mcallen.net to apply. Limited spots available! 💚

It’s back! Our 4th Annual Hummingbird Cupcake Contest is happening during Hummingbird Morning! Bakers, this is your chance to show off your sweetest take on the classic Hummingbird Cake in cupcake style! 📅 Saturday, September 13 | 📍 Quinta Mazatlán Cottage Room 🏆 Prizes + bragging rights! Want to enter? Message us or email vvillarreal@mcallen.net to sign up. Let’s make this year the sweetest yet! 💛

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We are excited to welcome back our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program. Join us on Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. to explore the trails and observe changes through the seasons. As we near the end of summer, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are beginning to move through the park, preparing for their southward journey. Granjeno berries are still abundant, the cicadas are continue to sing their song, and the Chachalacas are raising their summer fledglings. Program is included with park admission ($3 adults $2 seniors & children).

Join USGBC South Texas Regional Council for an engaging presentation exploring how financial incentive can drive energy efficiency and sustainable objectives in both the public and private sectors. Three featured speakers will share success stories and practical finding insights: from city-wide green infrastructure initiatives to university campus upgrades, to privately owned facilities through the use of programs such as SECO and PACE. Whether you're a policymaker, facility manager, business owner, or financial institution, you'll gain valuable insights into grants, loans, and other funding opportunities that make sustainable building improvements not only possible but profitable. #thursdaynightlive #PACE #mcallenevents #quintamzazatlan #sustinablefuturefortexas

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You may have noticed more hummingbirds over the past couple of weeks, and that's because we are entering hummingbird migration season! Read the blog to learn more about hummingbirds in the Rio Grande Valley, how to attract them to your yard (hint: it involves plants), and more! https://cuefornature.wordpress.com/2025/08/26/september-is-for-the-hummingbirds/

Join us on September 13, 2025 as we celebrate hummingbird migration through the Rio Grande Valley. Hummingbird Morning at Quinta Mazatlan features gardens tours to look for hummingbirds, along with educational booths to learn about hummingbirds and how to attract them to your space. There will also be a hummingbird marketplace with food, native plant, and other merchandise vendors, a cupcake contest, activities, and more! Admission is $5, with children 2 and under free.

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We’re continuing to celebrate #BatWeek at this Saturday’s STEM Stops! 🦇Join Environmental Education Specialist, Josue to explore native bats to the RGV and the special relationships they have with the world around them, from 11am, 1pm and 3pm. #STEM #southtexasecology

From roosting in palm fronds to patrolling nighttime skies, bats contribute immensely to the health of the region’s habitats. 🦇🌴 Join us at today's STEM Stops to learn more about the fascinating world of bats! #STEM #Southtexasecology #mcallenevents #findyourpark