Forest Tots is back for the summer with a special reading of the book: "Little Sky Explorer" with Author Michiguna! Bring your Tot to a story-inspired morning, exploring the shapes of clouds and the creatures that roam high above us. #storyinspiredlearning #naturebasededucation #quintamazatlan #cloudspotting #summerwildlfowers

☀️ Thursday Night Live: Summer Solstice 🌿 Join us for an unforgettable evening to celebrate the longest day of the year — Thursday, June 19 from 6:30–8:30 PM at Quinta Mazatlán! 🌞 Highlights include: 🧘 Yoga in the Park 🌳 Garden Tours in the Thornforest 🥁 South Texas Mother Earth Drum Circle 🎨 Science & Art Stations 🍽️ Food & Artisanal Vendors 🧭 Scout Activities 🎪 Aerialist Performances 🎟️ Tickets $5 | Kids 2 & under are FREE 👉 Get tickets at: quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com 📍 Extra parking: 1400 Wichita Ave, between La Plaza Mall & Best Western Celebrate nature, rhythm, and light — we’ll see you there! 🌅

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Did You Know?- Lizards are natural rain-harvesters!🦎 Drop in at Saturday STEM Stops to learn how the microstructure of their scales helps them survive in South Texas heat. #genSTEMgirls #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #CubScouts #Scouting #STEM

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Get ready for an unforgettable evening with life-size dinosaurs, a live show, and Jurassic RGV’s food truck serving up hot dogs, nachos, funnel cakes, snow cones, ice cream, and drinks! 📍 Tonight | 6:30–8:30 PM 🕖 Special dinosaur show starts at 7:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: $5 (Kids 2 & under are FREE!) 🚍 Important Parking Info: Due to limited on-site parking, The Charter Bus Co. will provide FREE shuttle service from our temporary lot at 1400 Wichita Ave (between La Plaza Mall and Best Western). 🎫 Tickets will be available at the gate, but we highly recommend buying in advance so you can skip the line—just scan and stroll in!

🦖 Something HUGE is stomping into town tomorrow! 🦕 Jurassic Rgv is bringing the dinosaurs and the deliciousness with their food truck, serving hot dogs, sodas, ice cream, and more! 🌭🍦🥤 Grab all the goodies to snack on and keep you hydrated while you enjoy the show. Tickets are $5, 2 and under are free and can be purchased at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Get ready for prehistoric fun, tasty treats, and family-friendly excitement!

🚗 Heads up for this Thursday's event parking! 🚌 We have limited parking at the venue, but don’t worry we’ve got you covered with FREE charter bus rides from our temporary parking area provided by The Charter Bus Co. 📍 Park at: 1400 Wichita Ave. between La Plaza Mall and Best Western 🕒 Shuttles will run continuously to and from the event from 6pm - 9pm ✨Skip the stress and ride in comfort—just park, hop on, and we’ll take care of the rest!

🦕 Thursday Night Live: Summer Series 🦖 Get ready for a ROAR-some evening with Jurassic RGV this Thursday from 6:30–8:30 PM! 🎤 Special Dinosaur Show at 7 PM – perfect for dino fans of all ages! 🎟️ Tickets just $5 | Kids 2 & under are FREE 📍 Extra parking available at our temporary lot: 1400 Wichita Ave, between La Plaza Mall & Best Western A night full of fun, discovery, and prehistoric adventure awaits!

Events happening this week at Quinta Mazatlan! • Flashlight Nights - Tuesday • Rooted Yoga - Wednesday • Jurassic RGV - Thursday • Tai Chi - Saturday • Pollinator Appreciation - Saturday • STEM Stops - Saturday

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It's good to move slow and look close when you're visiting Quinta Mazatlan. Did you know more than 1,000 species have been reported from the park? These are just a few of the recent observations - read below for names and notes! 1. Eastern Screech-Owl. This is a nestling bird, told by its less defined plumage, peeking out from its nest cavity in a dead palm tree. 2. Gulf Fritillary (caterpillar). These spikey beauties feast on passionflowers (plants in the genus passiflora). 3. Spot-tailed Dasher. These beautiful turquoise-eyed dragonflies are mostly found in south Texas and Florida in the US. 4. Berlandier's Fiddlewood. These large shrubs bloom and fruit profusely, and are a favorite of pollinating insects and frugivorous birds. 5. Crooked-legged Bee. These species in the genus Ancyloscelis get their name because of their distinctly crooked legs. They tend to prefer tubular flowers like morning glories, such as this Alamo Vine (Distimake dissectus).

Come to the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, June 14, to learn more about Tiny Forests! Our urban ecologist, John Brush, will give folks more information on the process, show examples of Tiny Forests around the world, and share the progress of the ones right here in McAllen. Afterwards, we'll walk outside to visit the newest addition right there at the McAllen Public Library!