Results for "southtexasecology"

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Mar 13, 1:25 PM

Did You Know? - Different kinds of bees have different ways of collecting pollen, though one thing they have in common is flying with a positive charge.🐝🧲 Learn about the invisible and powerful force between the symbiotic relationship of flowers and bees.🌼 #STEM #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen #bees

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Feb 28, 6:00 PM

Spring is right around the corner🌼 and we're excited to invite children ages 9-13 to Quinta Mazatlán's Junior Naturalist Camp! This three-day, half day experience, beginning March 18, is designed to introduce youth to the natural wonders of Quinta Mazatlán and the Lower Rio Grande Valley. ✨Enroll your child at: events.ticketleap.com ✨ 🌳Day 1 - Explore history, habitats and hidden corners like a naturalist 🐦Day 2 - Discover unique ecological regions, native plants, birds, insects, and wildlife connections. 🔍Day 3 - Engage in the world of citizen science ! The camp concludes with a celebration and an introduction to the Quinta Mazatlán Junior Naturalist Initiative—a self-paced program that encourages youth to continue learning through educational programs, special events, and volunteer opportunities at Quinta. #springbreak #juniornaturalist #southtexasecology #naturebasededucation #learningoutdoors

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Feb 28, 10:05 AM

Have you ever met charismatic Coral Vine? 👋This rapidly climbing perennial, native to Mexico and Central America was introduced to the RGV around the Gilded Age, and is known well by bees, small songbirds and local ecologists prioritizing habitat restoration! 🌳✨While beautiful, Coral Vine tends to blanket over the canopy of trees and other plant life, displacing native vegetation--This STEM Stops, explore the species native to the Rio Grande Valley, those introduced and what you can do to help support habitat. #invasivespeciesawarenessweek #STEM #plantnative #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Feb 27, 6:01 PM

Did You Know? - Many plants we are familiar with in our backyards, parks, or neighborhoods are introduced species, often displacing species native to the region. 🌳 😯Join us for Invasive Species Awareness week as we investigate the effects of introduced species on native habitat and share the importance of habitat restoration. ✨🌼 #invasivespeciesawarenessweek #southtexasecology #STEM #habitatrestoration #quintamazatlan #exploremcallen

Quinta Mazatlan

Tue Feb 24, 6:05 PM

Coastal birds in Texas face mounting threats from all sides, including habitat loss, human disturbance, increased predators, and the accelerating impacts of climate change. 🌎😥 Join Avian Conservation Biologist with the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Justin LeClaire, this Thursday, February 26th for insight into the conservation work being done across key sites such as the Laguna Madre, Boca Chica, La Sal del Rey, and other critical coastal habitats, as well as the actions that can help protect these vulnerable species.🌳 #southtexasecology #coastalbirdconservation #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Feb 20, 6:01 PM

Did You Know? - Trees increase biodiversity and remove pollutants from the air! 🍃On this exploration of urban ecosystems, visitors will understand the importance of trees in cities, especially those native to the region. Join us tomorrow at STEM Stops to learn more.🌳 #STEM #Urbanecosystems #plantnative #southtexasecology #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Wed Feb 18, 6:00 PM

Take a closer look at one of South Texas’ most beloved pollinators with a professional beekeeper and self-described “bee bother-er.” Devin Johnston!✨🌼 Explore the often-hidden reproductive lives of native bees, and the surprising differences and shared strategies that connect the Valley’s diverse bee species.🐝 #nativebees #quintamazatlan #beekeeper #southtexasecology #mcallenevents

Quinta Mazatlan

Sat Feb 14, 10:00 AM

What's not to love about bugs! 🐞💜Drop in at today's STEM Stops to discover the benefits of insects to our ecosystems and how you can support their survival. #STEM #Southtexasecology #happyvalentinesday #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center

Sat Feb 14, 10:00 AM

What's not to love about bugs! 🐞💜Drop in at today's STEM Stops to discover the benefits of insects to our ecosystems and how you can support their survival. #STEM #Southtexasecology #happyvalentinesday #quintamazatlan

Quinta Mazatlan

Fri Feb 13, 6:01 PM

Did You Know? - Living beings such as plants, animals and bugs cause changes in the environment in which they live. While some changes are harmful, others are helpful to the ecosystem at large.🐞 Join us to explore the benefits of bugs and how they help keep our ecosystem’s balance.💜🐛 #STEM #southtexasecology #bugs #valentinesday #lovebug #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents

Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center

Fri Feb 13, 6:01 PM

Did You Know? - Living beings such as plants, animals and bugs cause changes in the environment in which they live. While some changes are harmful, others are helpful to the ecosystem at large.🐞 Join us to explore the benefits of bugs and how they help keep our ecosystem’s balance.💜🐛 #STEM #southtexasecology #bugs #valentinesday #lovebug #quintamazatlan #mcallenevents