Store and Community Nature Events

Scroll for the list of local tours, talks, and other events sponsored by us or organizations we collaborate with. Sharing the joy of birds and nature is at the core of Wild Birds Unlimited. Here at your locally owned WBU McAllen store, we're committed to helping our fellow Rio Grande Valley residents and visitors connect with the unique ecology and wildlife the Valley has to offer. 

 

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

April 14, 16, 18 & 25

Earth Day Celebrations | Rio Grande Valley

We'll be at these FUN Earth Day celebrations around the Valley—hope to see you there! See the organizers' social media and websites for details.

 

  

 

  

 

  

COMMUNITY EVENT

April 24–27

City Nature Challenge | Lower Rio Grande Valley Metro Area

 

 

Are you ready to help the Valley WIN the City Nature Challenge this year?! Join the Rio Grande Valley World Birding Centers, the South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalists, and many others to ID wildlife for science and some good-natured competitiveness between cities.

Everyone can take part—it's easy AND fun!

1. Look for a WILD plant, bird, or other animal anywhere in the Lower Rio Grande Valley metro area—even your backyard.
2. Take a photo.
3. Upload to the free iNaturalist app. Or use the app to take the photo and ID what you're seeing!

Learn more:

• iNaturalist Project Page

• Anita's Blog from South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalists

 

  

TASTING

Saturday, April 25

Native Herbal Teas, Mesquite Bread & Native Plants | In-Store | 12–4 p.m.

 

 

Come and taste what our resilient native plants have to offer! Join John and Stephanie from Prickly Pair RGV for a native herbal tea and mesquite bread tasting.

Plus, check out a selection of native plants they carry! This is the perfect opportunity to learn how they inspire and equip people to "Build Soil. Save Water. Feed People."

 

ABOUT OUR EXPERTS

Prickly Pair RGV is passionate about water-smart landscapes that are sustainable and productive for people and wildlife and wants to help make thriving outdoor spaces more accessible for homeowners and land managers in the Rio Grande Valley! John has been observing and appreciating natural ecosystems in the Valley since childhood and brings a deep understanding of native plants and their roles in urban landscapes. Stephanie brings a decade of experience in sustainable agriculture and a passion for wild and domestic food producing plants in urban landscapes. Together, they make up the friendliest prickly pair you’ll ever meet and would love to help you bring your sustainable landscaping dreams to life.

 

  

NATURE TALK

Saturday, May 2

"American Alligators & Fascinating Nature Facts: How You Can Support Conservation" | In-Store | 2–3 p.m.

 

 

Join us for an engaging presentation highlighting the incredible world of American Alligators, along with fun facts about various nature topics. Learn simple, practical ways that everyone can contribute to conservation efforts and protect our planet’s biodiversity. Plus, meet a young American Alligator!

 

ABOUT OUR EXPERT SPEAKER

Sylvia Soliz is the Community Liaison and Marketing Manager at the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary. With a passion for wildlife education and community outreach, Sylvia is dedicated to inspiring others to connect with nature and, through the efforts of the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary, become active guardians of the environment.

 

  

NATIVE PLANT SALES

We're now stocking native plants regularly now—come check them out! Learn why natives are so good for you AND your birds.

  

 

   

   

  

More WBU McAllen events coming soon!

 Check our Facebook events page, as we often post there first.

 

 

 

Native Plant Tours

• Run by ethnobotanist Benito Treviño (featured by American Forests) and wife Toni.

• 621 W La Sagunada Rd., Rio Grande City, TX 78582
• Rancho Lomitas Native Plant Nursery website

 

 

Birding Tours and Retreats

• Nature Ninja Birding Tours offers exceptional guided tours and all-inclusive birding retreats in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

• Led by local birding whiz Tiffany Kersten, featured in Texas Monthly magazine.

• Nature Ninja website

 

 

Free Admission to Edinburg Scenic Wetlands

• Last Saturday and Sunday of each month

• A 40-acre wetlands oasis in the heart of Edinburg where you can spot birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
• Part of the World Birding Center network. 
• 714 Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542
• Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center website

 

 

King Ranch Nature Tours

• Recognized as an Internationally Important Bird Area, the King Ranch offers guided bird watching and wildlife tours through their diverse South Texas habitats where nearly 400 species of birds have been recorded.

• Home to the U.S.' largest known population of Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls.

• Locations vary by tour.
• King Ranch Nature Tours website

 

 

 

For older events, please see our Past Events page.