Program requires online registration. Join park naturalists for a night hike at Quinta Mazatlan! We’ll search for nocturnal animals like owls, bats, spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, and more. Guests are encouraged to bring their own flashlights and a sense of adventure!
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 and long-time researcher of this unique habitat, will take guests on a journey into the inner workings of these forests. Drawing from years of long-term studies, he will share new insights […]
Quiet Mind Yoga Studio will be at Quinta Mazatlan for a Spring/Summer Series of outdoor yoga happening every other Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Guests are welcomed to come early and walk the Thornforest trails. Bring your mats, blankets, blocks, natural insect repellent, water and be ready to become one with nature […]
Learn about the ecological benefits of native vines of the RGV and how to grow them in your space. We will be learning which vines you want to keep and which you should avoid. We will also be taking a walk around the grounds to look at real life examples of vines and propagating a […]
Mike Heep has been at the heart of native plant conservation in the Rio Grande Valley since the 1980s. At his nursery in Harlingen, Mike and his family have grown countless native species that now thrive in gardens, parks, and wild spaces across South Texas. With a background in Botany, Horticulture, and Chemistry, Mike blends science […]
Quiet Mind Yoga Studio will be at Quinta Mazatlan for a Spring/Summer Series of outdoor yoga happening every other Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Guests are welcomed to come early and walk the Thornforest trails. Bring your mats, blankets, blocks, natural insect repellent, water and be ready to become one with nature […]
Quiet Mind Yoga Studio will be at Quinta Mazatlan for a Spring/Summer Series of outdoor yoga happening every other Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Guests are welcomed to come early and walk the Thornforest trails. Bring your mats, blankets, blocks, natural insect repellent, water and be ready to become one with nature […]
🦋 Celebrate the incredible northward migration of the Monarch butterfly (14th generation) with a fun-filled day for all ages! Flutter into action and help raise awareness about the Monarch’s decline—and how we can make a difference together as a community. Come dressed in bright orange or as your favorite pollinator and join the lively BUG […]
Join us for a journey through time and space with Victor De Los Santos! This illuminating program explores the deep-rooted connection between the stars and the people of South Texas—past, present, and future. From the celestial wisdom of Indigenous and Mesoamerican cultures to the cutting-edge research taking place today at UTRGV, Victor will guide attendees […]
Quiet Mind Yoga Studio will be at Quinta Mazatlan for a Spring/Summer Series of outdoor yoga happening every other Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Guests are welcomed to come early and walk the Thornforest trails. Bring your mats, blankets, blocks, natural insect repellent, water and be ready to become one with nature […]
Enjoy an informative tour, learning about the park along with the plants and animals that call it home. Bring your own binoculars or borrow one of ours! Tours include light walking along our forested trails. Program is included with park admission fees ($3 adults, $2 seniors (65+) or children (under 12).
Enjoy an informative tour, learning about the park along with the plants and animals that call it home. Bring your own binoculars or borrow one of ours! Tours include light walking along our forested trails. Program is included with park admission fees ($3 adults, $2 seniors (65+) or children (under 12).