Join us on The Back Porch at Quinta Mazatlán Thursday, May 20th, 5:30 pm to learn about the natural history of this urban sanctuary! The City of McAllen opened Quinta Mazatlán to the public in 2006, but what was it like before? Come learn about the rich history and interesting stories that have led to the creation of the urban sanctuary we’ve all come to love. The Center for Urban Ecology’s coordinator, Zoe Gapayao, will discuss the historic changes in the Rio Grande Valley’s landscape and the work that has made Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center a reality. The Rio Grande ...