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In the coming months...Look below for our upcoming programs and events. To receive news and events by email click here. In the left column you will find the year-long calendars for EWBC and Valley-wide Events. Our Kingfisher Newsletter can also be downloaded or viewed below. Family & Youth Programs 
Friday Night with a NaturalistJoin us and some of the best naturalists and nature enthusiasts in the Valley for wonderful family programs this Fall! The third Friday of each month, EWBC invites different speakers to share their knowledge of birds, butterflies, plants and more! Program and admission are FREE! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and presentations are from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. R.R. Upcoming Programs: Mar. 16: Javier De Leon - An Uncommon Way to Look at Caterpillars April 20: Dr. Glenn Perrigo - Photography on Baffin Bay May 18: Gilbert Martinez - Snakes of the Valley Pine Cone Feeders On this FREE Saturday, families will learn a fun and creative way to make bird feeders out of pine cones. Enjoy getting messy while creating your own feeder to hang in your yard for the birds to delight in and for you to observe. RR. Date: Saturday February 25th Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: FREE! Microscope Mania! Kids, want to learn all about the microscopic wonders that help make up all the things around us? Visit the EWBC and join staff in observing all the amazing, little creations that we may not usually pay attention to. Observe a variety of specimens and create your own journal to take home. RR. Date: Saturday March 17th Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $5 members, $7 non-members Wild Mythbusters Join us on busting some myths about the wildlife around us! Many stories have been passed down from generation to generation. Although culturally important, many myths portray animals negatively. From witch moths to the "Lechusa" (barn owl), each new program will bust the myth and reveal the truthbehind the animal! We encourage you to come out and share your own stories of animal myths and legends in this one hour family program. RR. PROGRAM DATES AND TOPICS: March 17th: Reptiles and Amphibians: Myths Busted! April 14th: Insects: Myths Busted! May 12th: Birds: Myths Busted! Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $5 members, $7 non-members Backyard Bird Feeding Joins us at the Edinburg World Birding Center and learn about the various methods you can use to create wonderful bird feeding areas in your own backyard and attract many beautiful birds! There will be a presentation discussing various bird feeds and feeders as well as a tie-in activity for creating your own bird feeder! RR. Date: Saturday March 10th Time: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., & 4 p.m. Fee: $5 members, $7 non-members Landscape Painting with Natives Take part in appreciating what the outdoors has to offer in this outdoor paint exploration. Join EWBC as we introduce participants to the natural world while enjoying the beauty that is nature! Be inspired by our scenic wetlands and let the artist within take you on a journey as you use nature's own pigments! RR. Date: Saturday March 24th Time: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Fee: $5 dollars members, $7 non-members Spectacular Saturdays! On the last Saturday of the month, EWBC will open its doors for FREE to the general public. Perhaps you have been on our grounds but not inside the center. Come on in and see what great opportunities and nature adventures await your discovery! Throughout the day, there will be activities, short games, and scheduled nature hikes. Binoculars are available free of charge. Free entry does not include fee for concurring programs and activities. When: Saturdays: February 25th, March 31st, April 28th, May 26th Time: 8:00am to 6:00 pm FEE: FREE ALL DAY ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Adult Programs Adult Birding Series Useful techniques, tips and identification skills are the focus of this birding series for adults. Led by local experts, the individual sessions will offer something new and interesting for bird-watchers of all skill levels. Whether you attend one session, or all of them, your knowledge of the avian world is sure to improve! R.R. Classes will take place 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22: Birding by Ear Wednesday, Mar. 21: Warbler ID ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Landscaping Series Take a class on how to turn your beautiful yard into a beautiful landscape for birds and butterflies using native plants! This 2 part series shows you how to properly pick and plant many different types of plants depending on how you want to landscape your property. RR. PROGRAM DATES & TOPICS: February 28th Planting Native Trees March 20th Wetland Plants Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Fee: $3 members, $5 non-members Spring Blooms Tour Join EWBC staff and take a tour along our grounds as we explore and identify the various flowers blooming for the Spring. Learn how you too can enjoy these beautiful flowers in your own garden! View gorgeous flowers such as our Huisache, Wild Olive, Retama, Red Sage, Mesquite, Mexican Trixis, Texas Lantana, among others as we walk along the trails! RR. Date: Saturday March 24th Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fee: $3 members, $5 non-members |
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands | 714 Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, TX 78542 | Phone: (956) 381-9922 Fax: (956) 381-0715
