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 Thank you for your interest in supporting Quinta Mazatlan. Public support is very important in helping Quinta Mazatlan accomplish its goals in environmental education, eco-tourism and inspiration to people of all ages.
How can you help?
Support Quinta Mazatlan
Quinta Mazatlan has a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. Projects include the Greenhouse, Sensory Garden, Trees, Environmental Education, Nature Exhibits, Art Exhibits and many more opportunities.
Become a Quinta Mazatlan Volunteer
Volunteers make a difference at Quinta Mazatlan. They have a variety of backgrounds, ranging from education to science, but yet have so much in common because of their belief in Quinta Mazatlan’s mission.
Volunteers ENJOY…
 Giving back to the community
Learning more about a variety of topics (history, birds, plants, animals, gardening, environmental education, interpretive presentations, citizen science and more)
Meeting new people
Making use of personal talents
Doing something they enjoy
Having fun!
Volunteers help Quinta Mazatlan to accomplish its goals of preserving the 1930’s adobe estate and the native plants and animals of the Rio Grande Valley, by providing a sanctuary for environmental education, eco-tourism and inspiration to people of all ages.
Volunteer Opportunities 
Educational Programs
Share the wonders of nature with families, school groups and eco-tourists. Volunteers, in coordination with staff, plan, develop and lead education programs from History to Nature Tours.
Interpretive “scripts” and “visuals” assist the volunteers in the delivery of walks and talks! Quinta Mazatlan offers a variety of programs for the public and depends on volunteers to assist in the delivery of such programs.
“Morning Stroll Through History” In and Around the House - Script & visuals assist volunteers
“Woodland Walkabout” on the Trails - Script & visuals assist volunteers
“Family Excursions” - Assist in development and delivery of programs
Nature Walk Guide
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & Other Youth Groups - Assist in development and delivery of programs
Festivals and Special Programs - Assist with Hummingbird Days, Speaker Series, Summer Camps and more. |
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Conservation, Construction, Trails and Grounds
Do you like to be outdoors? Then, come out and help at Quinta Mazatlan.
Bird Feeder Monitor - Maintain and fill bird feeding stations and hummingbird feeders
Trail Monitor - Maintain and enhance the trails. Assist and recommend interpretive opportunities along the trail including plant signs, seating areas and more. Help design the trails so they assist our visitors in opportunities to enjoy and discover nature.
Garden Monitor - Maintain and enhance gardens to attract wildlife. Specialty gardens include a Native Butterfly Garden, Tropical Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Lane, and Pond Plantings.
Administrative
Share your unique skills! Volunteers can provide professional or technical skills such as photography, poster making, writing, computer programming, gift store decorating, organizing, greeting and more. |
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Citizen Science
Help unravel some of nature’s mysteries! Volunteers have opportunities to assist in collecting information on birds that are seen on the property. The information is provided to science organizations, eco-tourists and daily visitors. Walk the trails at a time that is convenient to you (and the birds) and help us document this important information.
Bird Monitor -
Daily/Weekly Bird Observations for Tex-BIRDS, E-BIRD and Quinta Mazatlan Web site Postings
Seasonal Counts - Christmas Bird Count and more
How Do I Volunteer?
Please complete the “Volunteer Application” located below.
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Quinta Mazatlan Advisory Board
The Quinta Mazatlan Advisory board works to support the operations of Quinta Mazatlan, the McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center. They generously donate their time and talents and work closely with staff to assure the provision of the very highest public service possible.
| Rick Guerra - Chairman |
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| Ernie Williams - Vice Chairman |
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| Peggy Miller - Secretary |
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Members
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Norma Cardenas |
Jane Kittleman |
Esperanza Chapa |
Neal King |
Karen Hunke |
Tina Martin |
Jimmy Jones |
Susie Robertson |
Bob Simpson |
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Verde Chicos y Chicas (Garden Group)
Tuesday Mornings, a volunteer group lead by Peggy Miller works to maintain and enhance the beautiful gardens at Quinta Mazatlan. Wear garden clothes, gloves, hat and join the group! Similar interests include wanting to learn more about native plants to attract and support birds & butterflies in ones backyard |
