10 NATURE PROGRAMS QUINTA MAZATLAN McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS BUCKETS OF FUN
Amazing how many ways there are to use a bucket! A different animal “host” will introduce a new element of nature each week, using a simple bucket, a song, and a forest full of wonders.
600 Sunset Drive in McAllen • 956-681-3370 www.quintamazatlan.com OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Thursday Family Nights until dark DIREC TIONS: Take Exp. 83 to 10th St. exit. Travel South on 10th St. Turn East on Sunset (Hotel on corner). Proceed along Sunset to Quinta Mazatlan. Gates with parking out front.
SCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES
Educational programs are designed to meet TEKS Science and Social Study objectives.
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Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kinder and up (max 60 students per tour) $5 per student (Teachers free!) Advance registration, payment & preparation required!
Pre-K: Nature Treasure Hunt Kinder: Using Our Senses to Explore the Outdoors 1st Grade: Exploring Living and Non-living Things 2nd Grade: Budding Botanist 3rd Grade: Adaptations Everywhere 4th Grade: Exploring Soil & Leaves 5th Grade: Let’s Explore as an Ornithologist 5th & 6th Grade:Pond and Beyond 7th & 8th: Exploring Your Home Biome All Grade Levels: Endangered Species of Texas
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CHACHALACA MORNINGS
Projects include bird feeding, watering gardens, weeding, planting shrubs and trees, trail maintenance, trail building, invasive plant removal, cleaning, and more! You will learn about our unique South Texas plants and wildlife, enjoy a few hours with other generous people, and leave with the satisfaction that you made a difference for wildlife habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Wednesdays & Saturdays (October - April) 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
RSVP: If bringing a large group, please let us know so we can prepare projects accordingly. Otherwise – no need to RSVP, just show up dressed with protective wear for outdoor work!
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SCOUT SATURDAYS
Scouts and Youth Groups are invited to enjoy a hands-on program including classroom investigations, eco-art and trail walk. Each program gives scouts an opportunity to meet badge requirements! DATE: TIME: FEE:
3rd Saturday of the Month Younger 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Older 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $5 per student (includes supplies)
SEPTEMBER 21 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Learning Petals 720001.01 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Forester/Flowers 720001.02 OCTOBER 19 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Bugs 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Animal Habitats NOVEMBER 16 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Letterboxes 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Geocaching
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SCOUT PROGRAMS: BY APPOINTMENT
Explore and investigate habitat and wildlife to meet the needs of merit badge requirements. Scouts will also create fun eco-projects, listen to stories and complete interactive activities.
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Saturdays 3 hour programs-call for reservations 6 and up $5 per scout Advance registration, payment & preparation required!
GIRL SCOUT BADGES Daisy: Learning Petals Brownie: Bug & Letterboxes Junior: Geocacher BOY SCOUT BADGES Webelos: Forester & Naturalist Boy Scouts: Bird Study & High-Tech Treasure Hunt
Thursdays (September - April) 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Born in the last 5 years. $1 for children & $2 for adults No reservations required.
SEPTEMBER: BUCKETS OF LEAVES! 5 Walker Walkingstick & His Funny Sticky Leaves! 12 Henrietta Hummingbird & Her Tickle Leaves! 19 Javi Javelina & His Toothy Tooth Leaves! 26 Leila Ladybug & Her Spotty Leaves! OCTOBER: BUCKETS OF GIGGLES! 3 Yikey Yikes - Rattles In My Bucket! 10 Creepy Crazy Crawly Critter-buckets! 17 Witches and Switches in the Woods! 24 Do the Spider Spin! 31 Kids Go Batty! NOVEMBER: BUCKETS OF THANKS! 7 Where’s the Turkey? 14 Setting the Table for the Forest Feast! 21 Crunch Munch Chomp and Chew! DECEMBER: BUCKETS OF CHEER! 5 Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle-Bucket Rocks! 12 Ollie Owl’s Buckets of Ornaments! 19 Holiday Wishes in the Woods!