Quinta Mazatlan
Events at this venue
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Super Hero Vehicle Night
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin Quinta Mazatlán for Thursday Night Live on June 8 to the new quarter mile Superhero Trail through the Woods. Valley artists Celerino Castillo and Gaby Rico have created over 75 life-size painted wood PEGS of comic book Superheroes that have been placed along the trails. As you walk the trail you will also see six-foot tall famous comic book covers that will be accompanying the artistic PEGS. The trail…
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Bird Banding Science Study With Timothy Brush
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesTimothy Brush Quinta Mazatlan welcomes presenter Timothy Brush on June 1 as he shares what he has learned and is still learning about Valley birds. Green Jays and Clay-colored Thrushes are tropical birds that many birders love to see. While they are often seen at nature centers and refuges, they are also readily seen in towns and cities around the Rio Grande Valley. Brush has been conducting a bird-banding study…
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Growing Resilient Tomatoes
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlan welcomes Stephanie Kasper on May 18 to discuss tomato care in South Texas, including seed starting tips, trellis options, disease prevention, and variety recommendations based on four years of trials at UTRGV’s Hub of Prosperity Farm in Edinburg. There will also be a tomato tasting to follow the presentation. Kasper is a sustainable agriculture researcher and farm manager at UTRGV’s Hub of Prosperity Farm. She’s passionate about all…
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Exploring Nature Writing: Spirituality of Trees
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesExplore and write about trees at Quinta Mazatlan with naturalist and explorer Taylor Zavala. Quinta Mazatlán invites the public to explore and share connections with nature through the writing class: Exploring Nature Writing: Spirituality of Trees on April 29. Evaluate relationships with the natural world, engage in stories, learn new creative tools to enhance writing, and explore techniques to tune in to the world around us before imaginations are set…
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Importance of Bees
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesIt's pollinating season! Quinta Mazatlán hosts Glenn Simpson on March 30 as he gives information on the importance of bees. Additionally, Simpson will also have a table set up with products from Bay Bees to take home. Tickets are $3 and available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
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Exploring Nature Writing: Wonder in Wildflowers
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesExplore Nature Writing Outdoors with Quinta Mazatlan Educational Specialist Taylor Zavala, on March 11. (photo Taylor L. Zavala) In celebration of National Plant A Flower Day, Quinta Mazatlán invites the public to explore and share a connection with nature through its writing class, Exploring Nature Writing: Wonder in Wildflowers, on March 11. Evaluate relationships with the natural world, engage in stories, learn new creative tools to enhance writing, and explore…
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Quinta Mazatlan Valentines Concert
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlan presents an early Valentines Concert in the Park on Feb. 9 with Dos Voces, a contemporary classical duo. Guests may arrive prior to the 6 p.m. concert to take in the nature and birding trails through the woods. Dos Voces's Cecy and Bri have collaborated through the years as performers and music educators. As Dos Voces, they integrate their disciplines of voice, piano and guitar. Open to innovation…
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Quiet Mind Yoga in the Park
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlán hosts a night of outdoor yoga and meditation in the park with Quiet Mind Yoga on Jan. 19 from 6-7 p.m. "Nurture with Nature" focuses on well-being, mindfulness and a healthy quality of life. The evening includes a beginner friendly yoga flow, meditation and breath work. Guests should bring a yoga mat or blanket/towel for the grass, comfortable clothing, natural insect repellent and a water bottle for the…
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Gardening for Wildlife
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesGardening for Wildlife, presented by the Center for Urban Ecology, introduces how and why guests can use plants for beautiful and wildlife-friendly gardens on Jan. 7. From 2-3 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan. learn more about the native plants of the Rio Grande Valley, which ones attract different animals, and why they are important to wildlife while also benefiting people. There are more than 1,200 plants considered native to the Rio…
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Native Plant Sale & Talk With Mike Heep
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesMike Heep Quinta Mazatlan kicks off Native Plant Month in Texas on Oct. 6 with a native plant sale and Mike Heep’s presentation, “Landscaping with Native Plants.” Heep will focus on a wide variety of the Rio Grande Valley’s native plants and information on how to diversify your garden with local specialties that help sustain the ecological and biodiversity of the region. South Texas native plants are the ecological basis…
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Make a Fun and Simple Backyard Habitat
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesAllen Williams Transform a portion of your yard into a welcoming place for birds and butterflies this fall. Allen Williams, landscape habitat specialist at PSJA ISD, goes over the key components that you need to address to do so on Sept. 22 at Quinta Mazatlan. To help you grow your “edible” garden for wildlife, the native nursery “Blue Mockingbird” will also be selling native plants to take home. Williams became…
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Dr. Seuss Story Book Adventure on the Trails
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlan brings the Dr. Seuss book "What Was I Scared Of?" to life on July 28 with a wacky adventure along the trails. A special appearance will be made by The Cat in the Hat. Quinta Mazatlán’s Forest Trail will feature Dr. Seuss characters that bring out the pages of the book, featuring the spooky empty pants. "What Was I Scared Of?" illustrates the importance of not judging a…