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

🦖 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!

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our Summer Kick-Off Party a success! 🌞📚 We’re especially grateful to Commissioner Rolando “Rolly” Rios, our Library Board members Laurel T. McLeaish and Grace Perot, and all our incredible community partners for their support and participation. Your dedication helps us bring fun, enriching programs to our community all summer long! accessesperanzaclinics aquatots_mcallen capable_kids dcdamcallen eastersealsrgv hinovationsartgallery mcallenparks mosthistory the.players.studio quintamazatlan sylvanlearningcenters wfsolutions

Discover the magnificent Cerus pentagonus, and their night blooming flowers at STEM Stops!🌵 #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #stewardhip #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

Discover the magnificent Cerus pentagonus, and their night blooming flowers at STEM Stops!🌵 #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #stewardhip #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

There's still time to enroll your child in this Saturday's Youth Nature Photo Workshop, led by Ruth Hoyt, professional nature photographer best known for her Texas bird photography. 📷🌿 Register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com . #naturephotogrpahy #quintamazatlan #mcallenevetns #summer2025

Your Child can photograph with a professional wildlife photographer! Classes Start this Saturday! June 07 – Introduction to Nature Photography June 21 – Land/Waterscapes Photography June 28 – Wildlife Photography July 12 – Patterns in Nature Photography July 19 – Plant Life Photography July 26 – Get Contest Ready Pre-register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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Your Child can photograph with a professional wildlife photographer! Classes Start this Saturday! June 07 – Introduction to Nature Photography June 21 – Land/Waterscapes Photography June 28 – Wildlife Photography July 12 – Patterns in Nature Photography July 19 – Plant Life Photography July 26 – Get Contest Ready Pre-register at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com

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Did You Know? - Cactus around the RGV begin their prime season of growth in June. Join us as we study the incredible forms and shape of cactus species, highlighting Triangle Cactus and the story of their incredible blooms!🌵🌼#genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #stewardhip #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #southtexasecology #nightbloomingcereusFor Scouts - Quallifying Badges🌵 Daisy - Math in Nature 1: Shaes in Nature Badge: Fulfills 3/3🌼Brownie - Outdooe Art Creator Badge - Fulfills 2/5🌵Cub Scouts - Bear: Fur, Feahter snd Ferns Badge - Fulfills 3/7 Requirements

🌞✨ Kick Off Summer with Us TONIGHT at Thursday Night Live! ✨🌞 We’re celebrating the season with The Lorax Trail—a magical evening of nature, fun, and community! 🎉 Event starts at 6:30 PM 🌳 The Lorax makes a special appearance at 7 PM! Enjoy: 🎨 Arts & crafts 🎶 Music 🌮 Delicious food vendors 📸 Plenty of photo ops along The Lorax Trail! 🎟️ Tickets are just $5 (children 2 & under are free!) 🎟️ Skip the line and grab your tickets early at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com 🚗 Parking is easy! Head to our temporary lot at 1400 Wichita Ave. and catch a FREE charter bus to the event—shuttles run from 6 PM to 9 PM. 🧡 Don’t forget to wear orange—The Lorax can’t wait to see you!

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🌞✨ Kick Off Summer with Us TONIGHT at Thursday Night Live! ✨🌞 We’re celebrating the season with The Lorax Trail—a magical evening of nature, fun, and community! 🎉 Event starts at 6:30 PM 🌳 The Lorax makes a special appearance at 7 PM! Enjoy: 🎨 Arts & crafts 🎶 Music 🌮 Delicious food vendors 📸 Plenty of photo ops along The Lorax Trail! 🎟️ Tickets are just $5 (children 2 & under are free!) 🎟️ Skip the line and grab your tickets early at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com 🚗 Parking is easy! Head to our temporary lot at 1400 Wichita Ave. and catch a FREE charter bus to the event—shuttles run from 6 PM to 9 PM. 🧡 Don’t forget to wear orange—The Lorax can’t wait to see you!

Come dressed in orange and get ready for a fun-filled day with a themed trail inspired by The Lorax, arts & crafts, and lots more activities for the whole family! Watch the video for all the details and purchase your tickets at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. We can’t wait to see you there!🧡🧡

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Come dressed in orange and get ready for a fun-filled day with a themed trail inspired by The Lorax, arts & crafts, and lots more activities for the whole family! Watch the video for all the details and purchase your tickets at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. We can’t wait to see you there!🧡🧡

We are gearing up for a summer of listening and learning at Camp T.A.L.O.N! If your child is curious about wildlife and the intricacies of the natural world, our weekly camps may just be the experience they're looking for. 🐦📷☀️Registration is open at www.mcallenparks.net - Use the code to find out Nature Discovery Camps (263007) and save your child's spot today! #naturediscoveerycamps #quintamazatlan #summeratquinta #ornithology #learningwithbirds #sooouthtexasecology #naturebasededucation #mcallenevents

We are gearing up for a summer of listening and learning at Camp T.A.L.O.N! If your child is curious about wildlife and the intricacies of the natural world, our weekly camps may just be the experience they're looking for. 🐦📷☀️Registration is open at www.mcallenparks.net - Use the code to find out Nature Discovery Camps (263007) and save your child's spot today! #naturediscoveerycamps #quintamazatlan #summeratquinta #ornithology #learningwithbirds #sooouthtexasecology #naturebasededucation #mcallenevents

Join us today to learn what it means to be a Seed Saver and participate in ethical collection as part of habitat restoration. 🌱 #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #stewardhip #Scouting #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

Join us today to learn what it means to be a Seed Saver and participate in ethical collection as part of habitat restoration. 🌱 #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #stewardhip #Scouting #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

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Flashlight Nights is back! Our staff did a warm-up night exploration and got to see lots of cool wildlife this week, including an Indigo Snake in a tree, a sleeping Texas Spiny Lizard, a Vine Sphinx Moth, and more. Flashlight Nights is every Tuesday, June - August, from 8:30-10pm. Tickets are only available at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Flashlight Nights is back! Our staff did a warm-up night exploration and got to see lots of cool wildlife this week, including an Indigo Snake in a tree, a sleeping Texas Spiny Lizard, a Vine Sphinx Moth, and more. Flashlight Nights is every Tuesday, June - August, from 8:30-10pm. Tickets are only available at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.

Does your 9-13 year old child have an interest in Botany, natural patterns or photography? There's still time to have them join out first Summer Camp of the season, beginning June 3rd - June 6th! ✨🌼☀️Register today at www.mcallenparks.net and use the code for our Nature Discovery Camps - 263007. #summeratquinta #summercamp #naturebasedlearning #botany #photography #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #southerexposures

Does your 9-13 year old child have an interest in Botany, natural patterns or photography? There's still time to have them join out first Summer Camp of the season, beginning June 3rd - June 6th! ✨🌼☀️Register today at www.mcallenparks.net and use the code for our Nature Discovery Camps - 263007. #summeratquinta #summercamp #naturebasedlearning #botany #photography #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #southerexposures

Drawing from years of long-term studies, Dr. Christoffersen, a professor at utrgv, will share new insights into how thorn forests grow, adapt, and recover—and how these lessons can help guide meaningful restoration efforts. 🌵🌳Earning a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutional Biology from the University of Arizona he has since dedicated his career to understanding—and healing—the landscapes of the Rio Grande Valley. Join Dr. Christoffersen Thursday May 29th, form 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan #utrgv #mcallenevents #thornforestbasedsolutions #experimentalrestoration #southtexasecology

Drawing from years of long-term studies, Dr. Christoffersen, a professor at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, will share new insights into how thorn forests grow, adapt, and recover—and how these lessons can help guide meaningful restoration efforts. 🌵🌳Earning a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutional Biology from the University of Arizona he has since dedicated his career to understanding—and healing—the landscapes of the Rio Grande Valley. Join Dr. Christoffersen Thursday May 29th, form 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #thursdaynightlive #quintamazatlan #utrgv #mcallenevents #thornforestbasedsolutions #experimentalrestoration #southtexasecology

The Tamaulipan thorn forest is one of the Valley’s most endangered ecosystems—rich in biodiversity, yet still largely misunderstood. 🌳🌵 Dr. Christoffersen, a professor at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and long-time researcher of this unique habitat, will take guests on a journey into the inner workings of these forests, Thursday May 29th, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #thornforestsolutions #utrgv #quintamazatlan #forestecology #restoration #preservation #nativelandscapes

From birds to beavers, animals create homes that help them survive. What can we learn from their designs? 🪹Find out with us at STEM Stops! #biomimicry #inspiredbynature #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

From birds to beavers, animals create homes that help them survive. What can we learn from their designs? 🪹Find out with us at STEM Stops! #biomimicry #inspiredbynature #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #Scouting #stemstops #BSA #GirlScouts #naturebasedlearning #STEM #FindYourPark #southtexasecology

Join native plant expert and story teller Mike Heep for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating process that takes place in flowering plants once pollination occurs.🌼FREE with general admission, Thursday May 22, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #botany #southtexasecology #thursdaynightlive #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #plantnative

Join native plant expert and story teller Mike Heep for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating process that takes place in flowering plants once pollination occurs.🌼FREE with general admission, Thursday May 22, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. #botany #southtexasecology #thursdaynightlive #mcallenevents #quintamazatlan #plantnative

We'll see you at STEM Stops where we're discovering how pollinators help plants reproduce through a microscope investigation and guided trail walk. 🌼🦋 Stop by to learn how you can support the beings that balance our ecosystem. #stemstops #quintamazatlan #pollinatorsofsouthtexas #stewardhip #howpollinationworks #STEM #mcallenevents #southtexasecology #naturebasedlearning #GirlScouts #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #Scouting #FindYourPark #BSA

We'll see you at STEM Stops where we're discovering how pollinators help plants reproduce through a microscope investigation and guided trail walk. 🌼🦋 Stop by to learn how you can support the beings that balance our ecosystem. #stemstops #quintamazatlan #pollinatorsofsouthtexas #stewardhip #howpollinationworks #STEM #mcallenevents #southtexasecology #naturebasedlearning #GirlScouts #genSTEMgirls #CubScouts #Scouting #FindYourPark #BSA

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Did You Know? - Spring is in full bloom, and pollinators are hard at work! What role do bees, butterflies, and birds play in keeping our ecosystems thriving? Join us at this Saturday's STEM Stops, and create a take-home bee hotel to support these beings right in your own backyard!#naturebasedlearning #mcallenevents #CubScouts #quintamazatlan #FindYourPark #BSA #Scouting #southtexasecology #stemstops #GirlScouts #genSTEMgirls #stewardhip #pollinatorsofsouthtexas #STEM For Scouts - Qualifying Badges: 🦋Girl Scouts - Brownie - Eco Friends - Fulfills 4/5 ✨Cubscouts - Webelos - Into the Wild - Fulfills 3/2 🐝Boy Scouts - Insect Merit Badge - Fulfills 2/13