Youth Nature Photo Contest- Exhibit and Reception
Youth Nature Photo Contest- Exhibit and Reception
McAllen, TX
We look forward to seeing you at Satriduay evening outdppr exhibit and artists reception! Each child who submitted photos will have their highest-scored image featured in the exhibit, and we’ll celebrate your work alongside the incredible contributions from others in the community. If you plan on …
Saturday, August 16 2025
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Thursday Night Live - Web of Wonders with Dave Mollendorff
Thursday Night Live - Web of Wonders with Dave Mollendorff
McAllen, TX
Join us for an exploration of some of the common and the extraordinary spiders that inhabit the Rio Grande Valley. Discover fascinating facts, behaviors, adaptations, and where to find these misunderstood eight-legged wonders. Bring your curiosity, questions, and enthusiasm!
Thursday, July 24 2025
6:30 PM
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8:00 PM
Mothing by Moonlight 2025
Mothing by Moonlight 2025
McAllen, TX
Join us for a special night event in the park with our 4th annual Mothing by Moonlight event! Dimly lit trail through the forest Mothing / insect viewing stations Arts and crafts in the courtyard Bat detector to listen to bats in real time Spotting telescope for moon-viewing Bring a flashlight to …
Saturday, July 19 2025
9:00 PM
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11:59 PM
Youth Photography Workshop - Plant Life
Youth Photography Workshop - Plant Life
McAllen, TX
Join Ruth Hoyt for for a workshop where youthparticipants will learn how to capture the wonders of plant life! Times: Kids 8-12 years - 8:00am-10:00m Kids 13-18 years - 10:30pm-12:30pm This workshop welcomes children to participate in The Valley Nature Fund - Southern Exposures Youth Nature Ph…
Saturday, July 19 2025
8:00 AM
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12:30 PM
Plant Propagation Workshop (August 2025)
Plant Propagation Workshop (August 2025)
McAllen, TX
One of our native plant practitioners will guide you through tips on starting seeds, vegetative propagation, and more. Participants will also get to take home cuttings from some of our favorite plants here at Quinta Mazatlan. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. Tickets only avail…
Saturday, August 2 2025
9:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Thursday Night Live - Live Animals with Contacto Animal
Thursday Night Live - Live Animals with Contacto Animal
McAllen, TX
Be amazed by the menagerie of animals and take the opportunity to learn, explore and enjoy an interactive experience at a LIVE animal show.
Thursday, July 31 2025
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Gardening Tools & Techniques Workshop (August 2025)
Gardening Tools & Techniques Workshop (August 2025)
McAllen, TX
Participants must register online via Ticketleap ($6.25 workshop fee) Learn which tools and techniques our team of land stewards like to use. We’ll go over different tools for different jobs and demonstrate how we use them in our gardens.
Saturday, August 16 2025
9:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Youth Phtogrpahy Workshop - Contest Ready
Youth Phtogrpahy Workshop - Contest Ready
McAllen, TX
Join Ruth Hoyt for this final photography workshop preparing kids for the The Valley Nature Fund - Southern Exposures Youth Nature Photo contest with an Award Ceremony on Saturday August 16th. Times: Kids 8-12 years - 8:00am-10:00m Kids 13-18 years - 10:30pm-12:30pm -- Ruth Hoyt is a full-tim…
Sat, Jul 26 2025
8:00 AM
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Sun, Jul 27 2025
12:30 PM
Thursday Night Live - Jazz Concert in the Park
Thursday Night Live - Jazz Concert in the Park
McAllen, TX
Celebrate the end of Summer with an fun evening filled with bubbles and the smooth sounds of live Jazz music. Bring the whole family for an evening of entertainment, food & fun in the park!
Thursday, August 7 2025
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Lizard Talk
Lizard Talk
McAllen, TX
Join Angela Rojas, Coordinator with the Center for Urban Ecology, to learn about the different common and not-so-common lizards in South Texas! Guest will discover how they communicate, what they eat, and how to make your garden lizard-friendly. Stay through the full presentation to join a short gu…
Thursday, August 14 2025
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
