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'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

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

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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