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

Have you heard of the Valley’s native bats and their unique connection to one of our most iconic native trees: The Sabal Palm? 🦇🌴🦇Join Josue Ayala, to learn how bats contribute immensely to the health of the region’s habitats and practical ways for families and gardeners to make their own spaces more bat-friendly.🌼✨ Ayala’s love for nature was sparked by the landscapes of the RGV and deepened through his participation in the Texas Master Naturalist program. Though his career began in social work, he now blends his passion for community and conservation as the Vice President of the Native Plant Project and an Environmental Education Specialist at Quinta Mazatlán, where he helps people of all ages connect with the wild spaces around them. #southtexasecology #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents