Special to the AdvanceThe Native Plant Gardening workshop, presented by the Center for Urban Ecology, introduces how and why participants can use local plants for beautiful and wildlife-friendly gardens. Visit Quinta Mazatlan on Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. to learn more about the native plants of the Rio Grande Valley, which ones attract different wildlife, and why they are important to wildlife while also benefiting people. There are over 1,200 plants considered native to the Rio Grande Valley — from large shade trees to wildflowers — that could be used in our cities, towns, and yard landscapes.“The goal of ...