Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Aug 29, 7:00 PM

Join QM Naturalists, Angela Rojas to learn about the different common and not-so-common lizards in South Texas! 🦎Discover how they communicate, what they eat, and how to make your garden lizard-friendly. Afterwards, enjoy a short walk guided by your host and encounter some of our scaly friends! 🍃Thursday, September 3 🍃6:00pm - 7:00pm 🍃Included with General Park Admission #quintamazatlan #thursdaynightlive #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Aug 28, 8:00 AM

Don't forget that tomorrow we'll be hosting our Cactus & Container Gardening Workshop! As we head into the best season for planting (September - November), it's a great time to think about what you'd like to grow in your garden. Workshop is on Saturday, August 29, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. This is a limited space program, so registration is required. events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Aug 25, 10:00 AM

What if every photo you took of a bird, or even a song or call you recorded contributed to science and conservation? Thankfully, there's a free tool for that! Join Isidro Montemayor Jr., regional birder and environmental educator, Saturday August 29 to learn the basics of eBird, a project that allows you to: 🌼find more birds 🐦join one of the largest birding communities 🌳keep track of your observations and contribute to science! $5 per Participant. Pre Register at: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan #birding #ebird #quintamazatlan #workshop #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Mon Aug 24, 6:00 PM

Children 4-12 yrs are invited to a gentle 60‑minute tea circle in nature designed to help them slow down, breathe, and connect with the world around them.✨ Through simple grounding and breathing exercises, they’ll explore the colors and scents of teas inspired by common plants.☀🌸 This peaceful experience encourages mindfulness, curiosity, and appreciation for the beauty of the earth. Saturday August 29 - 10:00am -11:00am Pre Register at: https://forms.gle/ZkTB4rojnTKurhBN6 #teagathering #mindfulness #childreninnature #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Sun Aug 23, 7:00 PM

We're thrilled to welcome the U.S. Green Building Council of Texas, who are opening conversation on the future of water in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley. Join regional experts to explore how we might manage, protect and secure water systems and resources. 💧Thursday, August 27th ♻ 5:30pm - 7:30pm ✨Pre-Register at: USGBCTEXAS.org/event-6800540 #exploremcallen #quintamazaltan #protectourwaters

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Aug 22, 7:00 PM

This time on Tiny Forest Perspectives, we're looking at the growth of these urban habitat creation projects. One of the main draws of the Tiny Forest method is its ability to quickly transform empty land - usually dominated by turf or invasive grass species - into a biodiverse habitat full of native plant species. Based on our photo monitoring, we can definitely say that they are achieving that goal of quick growth! Swipe through to see the changes, and keep in mind that all these forests are less than 4 years old.

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Aug 22, 12:38 PM

Did you know there is such a thing as a free public tool used to record bird observations?!😯 Join us to explore the basics of eBird and learn how you can help research and conservation with the free resource right at your fingertips! 🐦Saturday, August 29 ☀ 10:30am - 11:30am 🍃$5 per participant 🌼Pre-register at: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/quintamazatlan #rgvbirding #citizenscience #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Aug 21, 11:53 AM

Glowing insects are truly magical✨ because not every living creature, let alone every insect, can make light with their bodies! This Saturday we’re exploring the bugs that glow, with a focus on the Texas Click Beetle! 🌳11:00am - 12:00pm 🐛1:00pm - 2:00pm 🌼Included with General Park Admission #STEM #quintamazatlan #sciencesaturdays #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Aug 18, 6:32 PM

What happens to our bodies when we recharge, re-connect and re-build our relationship to the more-than-human world?🍃✨ We're kicking off our Thursday Night Live series exploring the Health Benefits of Forest Bathing with a Relational Forest Therapy Guide. Participants will learn the health benefits of the practice and discover simple ways they can integrate the practice into their daily lives. ☀Thursday, August 20 🌳6:00pm - 7:00pm 🌼Included with General Admission #foresttherapy #forestbathing #shinrinyoku #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Mon Aug 17, 1:20 PM

And the winners of the Youth Nature Photo Contest are...ALL the students who entered their amazing photos! Special congratulations to Top Photographer, Anna Nussbaumer, 17, for her stunning photo featuring an Indigo Bunting and Western Tanager! The winning photos are displayed in the woods through an exhibit titled "Nature Through the Eyes of Children”. Thank you to the Valley Land Fund and all the partners who made this summer STEM program possible!