Thank you, Bernie Casas, for 20+ years of service to the City of McAllen. Your leadership leaves a lasting legacy as the Father of the Forest at Quinta Mazatlán. Best wishes for a happy, healthy retirement!

Travel back through time and explore the roots of South Texas natural history, Thursday January 15th, with stories from decades of field work, research and unexpected discoveries with Naturalist and Writer, Christina Mild!🌺🌾🌵 From early hands-on work at Valley Nature Center to studying historic botanical records introduced by local naturalist Bill MacWhorter, Mild later audited botany courses at UTRGV under Dr. Alfred Richardson and Dr. Robert Lonard, exploring rare and often overlooked botanical publications across South Texas libraries.📖🌱 This program is FREE with General Admission.

Singing high in the canopy are small song-birds like Titmouse, Vireo, Warblers and Kinglets! What wintering residents might you find amongst these “mixed-species flocks?”🎶👂🐦Find out at this Saturday's STEM Stops! #STEM #birding #soundmapping #naturebasedlearning #southtexasecology

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DID YOU KNOW? - Many songbirds migrate south for winter!✨🌲 Learn the songbird species whose music fills the winter season, from RGV Specialty birds to winter visitors, this Saturday at STEM Stops. 🐦Whit-wheet!🐦See you soon! #STEM #rgvbirding #winterbirding #southtexasecology #songbirds

Out with the old, in with the new! Winter is a great time of year to prune your plants. Join one of our native plant practitioners this Saturday from 8:30-9:30 to learn about proper pruning techniques of native plants. Free with park admission.

This evening at 6:00pm, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Heep, long-time native plant grower of the RGV to share the rich botanical history of south Texas!🌱💚 Heep will highlight several species connected to the work of Robert Runyon, American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. #southtexasecology #plantnative #southtexashistory #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan

You don't need to be a twitcher to tick RGV specialty birds or seasonal rarities off your list! 🐦🗒️Don't have a list? Plan a visit to our park, McAllen's wing of the World Birding Center, for guided morning birding tours this January. #birding #rgvbirding #southtexasbirds #exploremcallen #mcallenevents

Forest Tots is back for the Winter and Spring seasons where child-led learning happens through story, sensory play, nature art and walks through the forest. Classes begin this Thursday, January 8th, 10:00am - 11:30am! ✨🌵 Bring your little explorer to develop a lasting and caring relationship with the more-than-human world by exploring plant and wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley. 🐜🐌🐦 This program is $5 per participating child. Upcoming Classes: ☁ January 8th - Winter Sky 🌼January 15 - January Flowers 🍄January 22 - What's Not to Like about Lichen? 🦊January 29 - Nocturnal Animals #exploremcallen #naturebasededucation #texaschildrenandnature #naturepedagogy #quintamazatlan

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January averages as our coolest and driest month of the year. Still, there are some native plants in bloom or fruit such as the Googly-eyed Vine, which provides unique-looking fruit for birds. There are also winter residents, such as the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a woodpecker that laps up tree sap and any trapped insects with its special brush-tipped tongue. Learn more about the plant and animal activity during this time of year tomorrow for our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program, offered Wednesdays from 9 AM - 10 AM. Included with park admission.

You're invited to discover the rich botanical history of the Rio Grande Valley during a special Thursday Night Live presentation, “Robert Runyon Plants,” with longtime native plant grower Mike Heep! ✨🌼 🌿Robert Runyon (1881–1968) was an American photographer, botanist, and Brownsville mayor whose plant discoveries and extensive private herbarium helped shape our modern understanding of South Texas flora. In this talk, Heep will highlight several species connected to Runyon’s work, weaving together ecological insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes gathered from decades of studying and growing native plants. 🌿Mike Heep has been at the forefront of native plant conservation in the Rio Grande Valley since the 1980s. Through his family nursery in Harlingen, he has propagated countless native species now found in gardens, parks, and natural areas throughout South Texas. #southtexasecology #plantnative #plantlive #rgvhistory #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

🐦 Happy National Bird Day! It’s always bird day at WBU! National Bird Day was created by the Avian Welfare Coalition in 2002 to promote the health and well-being of birds everywhere. We hope you get to spend some time today admiring our feathered friends—even the common birds that are often overlooked. 💚 Happy birding and Happy New Year, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

🌿 New arrivals! 🌿 These beautiful RGV specialty bird bracelets from Embrace Our Souls celebrate some of our most beloved birds 🐦 Each bracelet features a thoughtful design and a special message connected to that bird. These are only in our stores—nowhere else! A perfect mix of beauty and meaning. ✨ Happy birding and Happy New Year, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

How do plants and animals respond to shorter days and colder temperatures?🦊🦉🐰 Discover what causes winter and more, with us at today's STEM Stops! #STEM #quintamazatlan #stewardshipsaturdays #southtexasecology #winterseason

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Did You Know? - The Winter Solstice brings the shortest day and longest night of the year, welcoming a shift into a new season. 🍂🌲✨Join a QM Naturalist to explore what causes Winter and how the season is experienced through a wildlife lens. #STEM #exploremcallen #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan #winterwildlife

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What was your first bird species of the year? One of our staff members saw a Great-Tailed Grackle - what does that say about her year to come? 😅 We're celebrating 45 years of WBU with a promotion - $10 off $60! This promotion is valid online with the code: 10OFF60. Happy birding and Happy New Year, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

The new year is a great time to pick up new hobbies like birding! Join us this Saturday, January 3 from 8:30-9:30 for a guided bird walk in the park - we have binoculars available to borrow if needed. We'll search for Green Jays, Buff-bellied Hummingbirds, and more of the birds that make the RGV such a special place for birdwatching.

Looking for an afternoon of family fun? ✨🌿Join a QM Naturalist for a guided sensory exploration, on Thursday January 2, uncovering the science of plants scents! Participants will leave well acquainted with winter flowering plants and a hand-made bracelet carrying scents of the scrub! #exploremcallen #thornscrub #plantnative #plantscience FREE with General Admission

Happy New Year! 🎉 May 2026 bring you joy, happiness, and plenty of BEAUTIFUL BIRDS to brighten your backyard. Cheers to new beginnings and more birding adventures! 🐦✨ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Featured Birds may include species from across the USA, not just those seen in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

What happens when we sit with Winter's silence, darkness and depth? 👂🍂 Writers and non-writers are invited to explore memory and sense of place, through embodiment and narrative-based practices intended to guide individuals towards conscious play: navigating imagination and tuning in to landscape.✍ Save your spot at: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/quintamazatlan #spiritualecology #winterreflections #writingworkshop

Another year of feeding birds, growing community, and loving nature. Thank you! 🦜✨🌱 Happy birding (and Happy New Year), from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 Special thanks to our partners: Wild Birds Unlimited Estero Llano Grande State Park Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center Texas Master Naturalist Program Valley Nature Center KRGV Heep's Nursery Frontera Audubon Gladys Porter Zoo South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalist National Butterfly Center American Forests Girl Scouts of Greater South TexasNative Plant Project Nature Ninja Birding Tours Utrgv Chaps ✨Here's to 2026!!!✨ #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

There's still time to hit the thorn brush trails this morning and set intentions for the new year ahead. We're excited to welcome 2026 with programs that will bring you closer to the more-than-human world. ✨See you soon! #newyears #southtexasecology #winterbirding #stewardship #winter Thursday 01.01 - CLOSED Friday 01.02 - ✍ Exploring Nature Writing Workshop - 10:00am - 11:30am 👃🏾🍃Scents of the Scrub Trail Walk - 1:00pm - 2:00pm Saturday 01.03 🐦National Bird Day- Guided Bird Walk - 8:30am - 9:30am 🌳 Tai Chi - 9:00am - 10:00am 🌼 Stewardship Saturday - 10:00am - 12:00pm 🦊 STEM Stops - 11:00am - 12p | 1:00pm - 2p | 3:00pm - 4p

Sorry, it's inventory time, so we'll be closed today. We'll re-open on January 2nd. See you in the new year! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Better late than never, right? 😊 On Saturday, December 13th, we had such an amazing day! We kicked things off with a bird walk Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges where we spotted some fantastic birds, including verdins and a merlin. 🦅 Later that day, Dr. Andrea Contina visited the store and gave an absolutely fascinating talk about his migratory bird research! It’s amazing to see how technology is helping us understand more about these incredible creatures. 🌎✨ Fast forward to the following Saturday, and we had the privilege of hosting Andrew Orgill and Tess Kelly from the Amos Rehabilitation Keep - ARK at UT Marine Science Institute and University of Texas Marine Science Institute. They shared their incredible work reducing window strikes on campus with Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers and gave us great tips on making our homes and businesses more bird-friendly. 🏡💚 Huge thanks to all the amazing speakers, bird guides, and our wonderful WBU community members for making these Saturdays so special! You all make every weekend unforgettable. 🌿🦉 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Meet your New Year's Eve Bird Guide, Isidro Montemayor🐦 Isidro Montemayor Jr is a Valley native from La Paloma, TX who has enjoyed nature his entire life. Throughout his adult career Isidro has been a Park Ranger and Educator in Texas, Louisiana, Oregon, and Alaska teaching students about the area's native flora and fauna. His interest in birds steadily grew from his travels, and now Isidro spends his time birding throughout the Rio Grande Valley.🌲✨ Join Isidro New Years Eve for a morning of birding, in search of RGV Specialty birds such as Green Jay and Great Kiskadee with hopes of seeing winter travelers such as owls, sparrows and even rare birds from Mexico! #birding #southtexasecology #exploremcallen #quintamazatlan #newyearseve This program is FREE with General Park Admission.

Who couldn't use MORE CARDINALS in their life? Attract more to your yard with our exclusive Cardinal Confetti line! It's specially formulated with 8 of cardinals’ favorite ingredients to attract them and keep them vibrant and healthy. The easiest and longest-lasting way to deliver Cardinal Confetti is in seed-cylinder form, and now through Dec. 31st, you'll get one of these seed cylinders (a $13.99 value) with a $75 purchase, while supplies last.* Lots of other Valley birds love Cardinal Confetti, too! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 * Valid Dec. 26–31 while supplies last, in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases or sale items. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Spend the last day of 2025 birding at Quinta Mazatlán on a guided bird tour!✨🌲 Winter welcomes an amazing variety of Valley Specialty birds, like the Green Jay, Great Kiskadee, and Plain Chachalaca to name a few. The season also welcomes birds that spend their winter down in South Texas! Ducks, sparrows, owls, even rare birds from Mexico can be seen in the RGV during winter. 🐦❄ #birding #newyearseve #southtexas #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen This program is FREE with general park admission.

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With its waterproof casing, the ZEISS Terra ED Binocular satisfies the high standards of nature lovers. Compact, lightweight, and easy to fit into any bag, the ZEISS Terra ED is the perfect birding companion. Shop now at Wild Birds Unlimited for $100 Holiday savings Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #ShopLocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching #ZEISSBirding

Have you ever seen a Red-Bordered Pixie?🦋 Discover this South Texas Native butterfly and their emergence this season today at STEM Stops! #southtexasecology #STEM #quintamazatlan #FindYourPark #pollinatorsofsouthtexas

Winter gently reminds us, now is a time for rest, reflection and release before welcoming new light and abundance.❄️ Today, take it slow, whether you're spending time with your flock , on a walk outdoors, or singing in the spirit of the season.🎶🐦 Like Chachalacas in the forest may you find the joy of togetherness. 🌲✨ Park Hours: Thursday 12.25- CLOSED Friday 12.26 - 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 12.27 - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy and love! 🎄💖 Don't forget to spread a little bird seed on your doorstep today for good luck in the new year (a Scandinavian tradition)!🍀 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening

Don't stress - we have more stocking stuffer ideas! 🧦🎁 Our nature-themed jewelry and trinket boxes are truly special. 🦋🦜 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

One of our favorite trees contributing to the Thorn Forest canopy is Texas Ebony. With its edible seed pods nourishing to humans and wildlife, the gifts of Ebony are endless! 🌳 Consider this an invitation to spend some time with the trees growing in your yard, neighborhood or local park and celebrate the spirit of giving. I wonder what you might notice. ✨#quintamazatlan #gratitiudefornature Park Hours: Wednesday 12.24 - CLOSED Thursday 12.25- CLOSED

Today we're featuring more ideal stocking stuffers! 🧦🎄 Bring the gift of connection with a rehabilitated wild animal with Fahlo plushes and bracelets. 🐨 🐳 🦈 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 🩵 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

May your day be filled with time outdoors, warm moments with family, and winter's quiet beauty. 🌲✨ Happy Holidays from all of us here at Quinta Mazatlán! Park Hours: Tuesday 12.23 - 8:00am - 2:00pm Wednesday 12.24 - CLOSED Thursday 12.25- CLOSED

Don't know what to get? Two words: GIFT CARD. There's still time! 🕕We'll be open until 6 p.m. this Christmas Eve for your last-minute needs! 🕕 Gift cards don't have to be impersonal! A WBU McAllen gift card is: 🎄 THOUGHTFUL We're all about helping people reconnect with the joy of our natural world, and our friendly staff is happy to help people pick out the perfect thing. We also carry only QUALITY bird feeding products and nature-themed gifts! 🎄 A LOCAL TOUCH We're a small, locally owned business that gives back to the Valley. We even carry some local-produced items and are always on the lookout to add more! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #uniquechristmasgifts

We've got the the perfect stocking stuffers for bird lovers! 🧦🐦✨ Little gifts that bring big smiles! 🎁 😁 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Now is the time to take advantage of $100 savings from ZEISS on all Terra ED binoculars! Shop now at Wild Birds Unlimited to learn more! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #BackyardBirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #ShopLocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #birdwatching #ZEISS #ZEISSNature #ZEISSBirding

Yesterday was the first official day of winter! ❄️ While it may not be all that cold here yet, it's still time to start thinking about how to help our wonderful RGV birds through this leanest of seasons. The first day of winter, or the winter solstice, has the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the “shortest day.” As plant and insect food sources get harder to find in winter, RGV birds will start relying more on your feeders. Give them high-cal, high-fat foods to help them thrive, like oil sunflower, peanuts, and suet. Birds especially love our exclusive Jim’s Birdacious® Bark Butter® and Bark Butter Bits and our exclusive Winter SuperBlend®! They'll keep coming back for more, which is good for them and for you! Win-win! Learn more about the best foods to feed RGV birds during winter here: https://mcallen.wbu.com/how-to-help-birds-during-winter And if you're still shopping, 🎁🎄 thru 12/24/25, you can 🚩SAVE 20%🚩 on regularly priced item!* Promo Code: ENJOY20 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships, sale items, smart devices or their accessories, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #uniquechristmasgifts

The savings continue! 🛍️🎄 We’re now offering 30% off select items! It’s a win-win — you score an amazing deal, and we make room for exciting new items coming in the new year ✨ 📝 Don't forget! Through 12/24/25, enjoy 🚩 20% OFF 🚩 one regularly priced item!* 💻 Promo Code: ENJOY20 We hope to see you in the store soon! Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! 💛🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships, sale items, smart devices or their accessories, and Purple Martin systems.

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As we near the end of 2025, we wanted to take a look back at some of the special sightings we had at Quinta this year. Read more about what made these sightings special on the CUE blog website: https://cuefornature.wordpress.com/?p=3957

🌲🎁 Bird-mas Day Twelve 🎁🌲 It’s the last day of Bird-mas! 🎄🐦 We hope you’ve loved this series as much as we did. Next up: stocking stuffer ideas you won’t want to miss! And don’t forget to keep your eyes and ears open for the RGV’s local bird superstars all around you. ✨ Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding specialists! 💚 🐦 #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff has got you covered! 🎄🎁 Stop in for THOUGHTFUL GIFTS that will help your loved ones reconnect with nature and unwind. 🌿 Nature inspired jewelry 🌿 Beautiful books on the Rio Grande Valley's amazing natural world 🌿 Resonant wind chimes 🌿 Gorgeous bird baths and other charming garden decór 🌿 Everything they need to create a relaxing backyard birding haven Here's a sneak peek of just some of our great gifts: https://mcallen.wbu.com/gift-ideas And thru 12/24/25, you can take 🚩20% OFF🚩 one regularly priced item!* Promo Code: ENJOY20 Happy birding, from the RGV's friendly backyard bird feeding experts! ❤️🐦 *Valid in-store or online at WBU McAllen. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC memberships, sale items, smart devices or their accessories, and Purple Martin systems. #wbumcallen #rgvbirds #backyardbirding #mcallentexas #riograndevalley #Riograndevalleytexas #birding #birds #shoplocal #supportsmallbusinessowners #nativeplants #gardening #uniquechristmasgifts

Explore the cactus whose bright red fruits add attractive color to the brown desert, today at STEM Stops!🌵✨ #quintamazatlan #stemstops #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

Another beautiful morning ahead for birding!🐦✨ We'll be looking for our Valley Specialty birds, like the Plain Chachalaca and Clay-colored Thrush. And hope to see a rare Mexican visitor the Crimson-collared Grosbeak who has been seen at Quinta Mazatlán for the last week! Invite a friend and hit the trails with us, beginning at 8:30am, FREE with general park admission. #rgvbirding #winterbirding #southtexasecology #quintamazataln

Don't miss tomorrow's Winter Solstice Concert for an unforgettable performance by Tish Hinojosa, with her signature blend of folk, country, and Latin influences. 🎶 Experience the soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting that have captivated audiences around the world. And more: ✨Holiday Post Cards 🌵Paint-Your-Own-Pot Tasajillo Give Away ☕ - kreativegroundscafe 🍷 - nopalito.us #exploremcallen #livemusic #mcallenevents #supportlocal #quintamazatlan

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DID YOU KNOW? - Tasajillo, also known as Christmas Cholla is a a fast growing cactus whose red fruits add attractive color to the brown desert?🌵 Discover the wonder of desert ecosystems and investigate shapes of cacti plants on a guided trail walk at tomorrow's STEM Stops. #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan

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Don't miss your chance to take home a Christmas Cholla Cactus at this Saturday's Winter Solstice Concert with a performance by Tish Hinojosa beginning at 7:00pm! 🌵Plant it in your yard or garden, or gift it to a friend! There's no better gift than the ones that keep on giving. #wintersolstice #exploremcallen #plantnative #livemusic Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Don't miss your chance to take home a Christmas Cholla Cactus at this Saturday's Winter Solstice Concert with a performance by Tish Hinojosa beginning at 7:00pm! 🌵Plant it in your yard or garden, or gift it to a friend! There's no better gift than the ones that keep on giving. #wintersolstice #exploremcallen #plantnative #livemusic Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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We're ready to welcome winter with a week of Family fun! 🌲✨From morning birding walks, to exploring native trees and their relationship to wildlife, evening concerts or a simple walk in the park- there's an experience waiting for you. ✨🐦#quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #wintersolstice

We're ready to welcome winter with a week of Family fun! 🌲✨From morning birding walks, to exploring native trees and their relationship to wildlife, evening concerts or a simple walk in the park- there's an experience waiting for you. ✨🐦#quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #wintersolstice

Join us for a powerful, elegant and tradition-rich performance from an award-winning, all-female ensemble local to the Rio Grande Valley. Mariachi Mariposas has earned national recognition, including twice winning the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Mariachi Invitational and performing at major mariachi festivals across the country. Directed by founder Mayra Garcia-Adame, the group is comprised of accomplished women dedicated to musicianship, education, and inspiring their community. 🍷- nopalito.us 🌮- malaquite.tx ☕ - kreativegroundscafe

Join us for a powerful, elegant and tradition-rich performance from an award-winning, all-female ensemble local to the Rio Grande Valley. Mariachi Mariposas has earned national recognition, including twice winning the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Mariachi Invitational and performing at major mariachi festivals across the country. Directed by founder Mayra Garcia-Adame, the group is comprised of accomplished women dedicated to musicianship, education, and inspiring their community. 🍷-@nopalito.us 🌮- @malaquite.tx ☕ - @kreativegroundscafe

La Tiendita Gift Store at Quinta Mazatlan is your one stop shop for colorful nature inspired t-shirts. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, so stop by and browse our many gift selections for family and friends.

Join Isidro Montemayor, Education Specialist and life-long birder to learn birding essentials, from binocular demonstrations to basic bird identification on a guided trail walk. 🐦From wintering residents to seasonal rarities, activity is at a peak this time of year. #rgvbirding #southtexasecology #exploremcallen #mcallenevents This program is FREE with General Park Admission.

Join Isidro Montemayor, Education Specialist and life-long birder to learn birding essentials, from binocular demonstrations to basic bird identification on a guided trail walk. 🐦From wintering residents to seasonal rarities, activity is at a peak this time of year. #rgvbirding #southtexasecology #exploremcallen #mcallenevents This program is FREE with General Park Admission.

The days are shorter and the nights are longer but the forest is still alive with movement and color. Join us tomorrow for our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program from 9 AM - 10 AM. We will be trying to catch a glimpse of the rare Crimson-collared Grosbeak as well as our other resident birds. Free with park admission.

The days are shorter and the nights are longer but the forest is still alive with movement and color. Join us tomorrow for our weekly "Walk With A Naturalist" program from 9 AM - 10 AM. We will be trying to catch a glimpse of the rare Crimson-collared Grosbeak as well as our other resident birds. Free with park admission.

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Welcome Winter with Singer-Songwriter Tish Hinojosa December 20th at 7:00pm. 🌲✨The soul behind Hinojosa’s blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has an undebiable synergy with her dedication to support humanitarian, bilingual, and cultural causes. Don't miss this special night of live music and other offerings at our Winter Solstice Concert!🎶✨ Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Welcome Winter with Singer-Songwriter Tish Hinojosa December 20th at 7:00pm. 🌲✨The soul behind Hinojosa’s blend of folk, country, Latino, and pop has an undebiable synergy with her dedication to support humanitarian, bilingual, and cultural causes. Don't miss this special night of live music and other offerings at our Winter Solstice Concert!🎶✨ Tickets $7 at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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Pollinators galore! On a brief biodiversity survey at the McAllen Public Library Tiny Forest, we found dozens of species of butterflies, native bees, and other pollinators visiting the many flowering plants there. Starting with the Tiny Forests installed in 2025, we planted wildflower plugs and seeds to go with the trees and shrubs that make up the core of the forest. These quick-growing plants provide an early pop of color - and more importantly, nectar - for many insects early on in the forest's life. Next time you visit the library, make sure to stop by the forest on the northeast side of the parking lot, next to the playground!

Pollinators galore! On a brief biodiversity survey at the @McAllen Public Library Tiny Forest, we found dozens of species of butterflies, native bees, and other pollinators visiting the many flowering plants there. Starting with the Tiny Forests installed in 2025, we planted wildflower plugs and seeds to go with the trees and shrubs that make up the core of the forest. These quick-growing plants provide an early pop of color - and more importantly, nectar - for many insects early on in the forest's life. Next time you visit the library, make sure to stop by the forest on the northeast side of the parking lot, next to the playground!

Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary.🐦✨ Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #STEM #southtexasecology #FindYourPark

Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary.🐦✨ Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics. #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #STEM #southtexasecology #FindYourPark

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DID YOU KNOW? - Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary. Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics.🐦✨##mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

DID YOU KNOW? - Some rare birds begin to show up this time of year at the Urban Sanctuary. Join a QM Guide for a family winter birding walk and learn how to identify birds based on their physical and behavioral characteristics.🐦✨##mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark

The Cappadona family has been a longtime vendor at Quinta Mazatlan sharing their amazing organic Honey Mesquite bean products with us. We carry their Mesquite flour, coffee and jellies. Their motto is , “Reviving the past to nourish the present”. Come by our store to find some truly valley native gifts for family and friends.

Winter is a great time to start seeding for wildflowers! Learn more about how to grow your own wildflower patch at our Wildflower Workshop tomorrow from 9:30-11:30. Workshop attendees will be able to make their own wildflower seed packets with their favorite native wildflowers. Tickets available at: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Winter is a great time to start seeding for wildflowers! Learn more about how to grow your own wildflower patch at our Wildflower Workshop tomorrow from 9:30-11:30. Workshop attendees will be able to make their own wildflower seed packets with their favorite native wildflowers. Tickets available at: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

Welcome back, Crimson-collared Grosbeak! This is the second time this year that this rare species has shown up in the park - the first was back in February. These birds are mostly found in northeastern Mexico, from around Monterrey south to Veracruz, but will occasionally wander into the Rio Grande Valley. When they do show up in the RGV, they really love eating the berries of the Potato Tree (Solanum erianthum), which we have in abundance over by the Discovery Center. Listening for their high-pitched whistle is often the best way to find them!

Welcome back, Crimson-collared Grosbeak! This is the second time this year that this rare species has shown up in the park - the first was back in February. These birds are mostly found in northeastern Mexico, from around Monterrey south to Veracruz, but will occasionally wander into the Rio Grande Valley. When they do show up in the RGV, they really love eating the berries of the Potato Tree (Solanum erianthum), which we have in abundance over by the Discovery Center. Listening for their high-pitched whistle is often the best way to find them!

Tomorrow evening, Sunset Quartet is bringing latin soul, and bossa novas & sambas to the stage. Join us for an intimate gathering of jazz, great food, and drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm, performance begins at 7:00pm. 🎶✨#rgvjazz #exploremcallen #livemusic #supportlocal #mcallebevents #quintamazatlan 🎙 @ritmosonali 🎹 @davidfrimanmusic 🥁 @echoinmexicoofficial 🎸 @bbk_bass_page

Tomorrow evening, Sunset Quartet is bringing latin soul, and bossa novas & sambas to the stage. Join us for an intimate gathering of jazz, great food, and drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm, performance begins at 7:00pm. 🎶✨#rgvjazz #exploremcallen #livemusic #supportlocal #mcallebevents #quintamazatlan 🎙 ritmosonali 🎹 davidfrimanmusic 🥁 echoinmexicoofficial 🎸 bbk_bass_page

This December's Holiday Concert Series features some of our local favorites! From freshly made quesadillas to freshly brewed grounds, there's something warm and tasty for everyone to enjoy. 🍷🌮☕ #supportlocal #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #exploremcallen #livemusic #rgvjazz 🎶12/11 - Sunset Quartet ✨12/18 - Mariachi Mariposas From 6:30PM - 8:30PM Tickets $5 (quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com)

This December's Holiday Concert Series features some of our local favorites! From freshly made quesadillas to freshly brewed grounds, there's something warm and tasty for everyone to enjoy. 🍷🌮☕ #supportlocal #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents #exploremcallen #livemusic #rgvjazz 🎶12/11 - Sunset Quartet ✨12/18 - Mariachi Mariposas From 6:30PM - 8:30PM Tickets $5 (quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com)