Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center... offers you enjoyment, education, camaraderie and a new understanding of the natural and cultural history of the Valley – both past and present. Guests will enjoy the interpretive presentations including the home’s history, Spanish architecture, history of the families, art gallery, and an introduction to our nature trails that feature the flora and fauna of the area and over 500 plant and animal species.

Calendar of Events
Check out the monthly calendars to see all the activities for people of all ages and interests taking place at Quinta Mazatlan. For detailed information including dates, times, fees and special topics view the complete descriptions below.

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Summer Camp

Nature’s Discovery Camp
Kids enjoy a combination of indoor and outdoor adventure games, wildlife exploration, treasure hunts and art!

Dates: Tuesday - Friday
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Fee: $40 per weekly session
Registration:
Accepted in person Tuesday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Thursday until dark at Quinta Mazatlan or online at https://www.mcallen.net/vsiwebtrac.html. For more information about registration call (956) 681-3370.

Session 1 June 10-13: Wonderful World of Insects
Bizarre, wonderful & incredibly fascinating insects.

Session 2 June 24-27: Creatures of the Night
Learn about creatures that have been around for over 50 million years

Session 3 July 8-11: Forest Explorers
Have fun as an explorer who is tracking wildlife!

Session 4 July 15-18: Earth Week Fair & Recycling
Environmental Detectives will learn the three R’s of recycling

Session 5 July 22-25: Earth Art
“Visualize the sounds of birds” through art projects

Session 6 July 29 - Aug. 1: Junior Master Gardener
Discover wild plants and get your hands dirty!



Speaker Series

Evening Family Explorations

Dates: Thursdays (June - July)
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $3 per person
Ages: Families (Children ages 7 and up)
Reservation: No Advance Registration Required

June 5 Reptile Round-up with Gladys Porter Zoo
Live exhibit & Program with native reptiles from the Zoo!

June 12 Art Naturally with KidzArt
Create a take home art project inspired by nature.

June 19 Captain Crab’s Beach Patrol Puppet Show
Learn how to keep our beaches clean with Captain Crab.

June 26 Bats! Bats! Bats!
Bats, Bats everywhere, featuring Jesus Franco with Texas Parks & Wildlife

July 10 World of Birds
Discover the amazing world of birds with a take home craft and scavenger hunt!

July 17 Stella Luna Story Time
Special appearance by Stella Luna, a young bat who shares her special story

July 24 The “Diary of a Worm” Story Time
Explore the hidden world of worms and create a take home craft

July 31 Going Buggy
Investigate fascinating insects and create a cool flipbook.




McAllen Great Outdoor Nature Series

Dates: Thursdays (October - April)
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Fee: $3 per person
Ages: Adults
Reservation: No Advance Registration Required

Children's Adventure
Families will enjoy an interpretive presentation on the trails followed by a nature themed art project. A new and exciting topic each week!

Dates: Saturdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $3 per person
Ages: All Ages
Reservation: No Advance Registration Required

June 7 - From the Earth
a beautiful clay pot and receive a bag of potting soil and seeds.

June 14 - Worms! Worms! Worms!
Get your hands dirty with worms and make “Black Gold”.

June 21 - My Dad Rocks!
Celebrate with your father as you hunt for arrowheads to create art.

June 28 - Dinsaurs
Birds are descendants of dinosaurs and create your own with modeling clay.

July 5 - That's Cool!
Do all birds fly? Explore the world of flightless birds and other facts.

July 12 - Inspiration Nation!
Draw inspiration from Quinta Mazatlan as you create a craft from nature.

July 19 - Red, White, & Blue: Recycling Starts with You!
Discover the fun you can have recycling.

July 26 - Animals Homes!
Make your own animal home in your backyard!

Aug 2 - If Rocks Could Talk!
Paint rocks just as the American Indians did thousands of years ago.

Aug 9 - Moving Water
Examine what lives in the waters of Quinta Mazatlan

Aug 16 - The World is a Kaleidoscope of Color
Explore the beautiful colors in nature



Interpretive Tours

Woodland Walkabout
Guests will enjoy an interpretive tour on the trails surrounding the mansion. An easy quarter of a mile walk will feature the wildlife and plants of the area. Over 100 kinds of birds and 120 kinds of plants have been documented on the property.

Dates: Saturdays
Time: 8:30 am
Ages: Families and Adults
Fee: $3 per person
Reservation: When bringing a group, please call ahead to make a reservation.


Stroll Through History
Enjoy an interpretive tour of the home’s history, architecture, native gardens, art gallery and more

Dates: Call for Reservation
Ages: Families and Adults
Fee: $3 per person
Reservation: Call to make a reservation in advance and customize a tour for your group.



Special Events

Wild Walk: Children's Adventure Festival

Date: November 13-14, 2008
Ages: School Field Trip for grades 3-5
Fee: $4 per person
Reservation: Space is limited... Call for more information!


2nd Annual “Vida Verde” Family Earth Day Festival
Activities include: Live birds of prey show, Music, Tours, Marketplace, Entertainment, Food, FUN & MORE!

Date: Saturday April 18, 2009
Time: 9am - 4pm
Fee: FREE!

Art Gallery
Quinta Mazatlan works to connect people to nature through art. The art exhibits honor the environment and families making a difference in protecting and enhancing our natural heritage. Artwork is available for purchase with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting our educational programs and improving the wildlife habitat.