DC Partners
IBC Bank
IBC Bank and Mr. David Guerra, President & CEO, is a great corporate citizen and the first to champion the project.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD)
TWPD and Grant Director Tim Hogsett were partners in the development of the World Birding Center and the historic adobe home…and now are continuing that partnership in the new education center.
Junior League of McAllen
Works to significantly improve the quality of life for valley children.
Shell Exploration & Production
Committed corporate partner in the Rio Grande Valley.
Meadows Foundation
Strong supporter of environmental education in Texas.
Karen Hunke
Karen Hunke was a founding Quinta Mazatlan Advisory Board Member and donated funds for Ruby Pond in memory of Ruby Fatheree.
The World Birding Center
The World Birding Center (WBC) is a network of nine birding centers located along 120 miles of the Rio Grande from South Padre Island west to Roma, with habitats ranging from dry chaparral brush and verdant riverside thickets to freshwater marshes and coastal wetlands. World Birding Center Mission Statement: To protect native habitat while increasing the understanding and appreciation of the birds and wildlife. The project is a global model for conservation and eco-tourism development. Over 10,000 acres are open at the WBC sites for prime viewing and enjoyment.
McAllen Goes Green
Several City departments support Going Green including Public Works, Recycling Center, the Compost Facility, Urban Forestry, and our non-profit partner Keep McAllen Beautiful.