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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NATURE TALK

Saturday, June 13, 2026

"Drought-Resilient Plants for the RGV" | In-Store | 2–3 pm.

 

Free Talk: "Drought-Resilient Plants for the RGV" | In-Store | 2–3 pm. June 13

 

With water supplies under increasing pressure in the Rio Grande Valley, choosing the right plants for our semi-arid region is more relevant than ever. This presentation focuses on which plants are some of the toughest and most water-smart choices for you to include in your drought-resilient garden, from shade trees to wildflowers, along with watering tips to grow resilient roots.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

John Brush is a lifelong naturalist of the Rio Grande Valley, with a deep appreciation for the plants and animals living in it. He's the Urban Ecologist at Quinta Mazatlán, where he is the lead for the Tiny Forests initiative. He also develops environmental education programs and supervises land stewardship and volunteer projects at the urban nature center. He has his Masters degree in Biology from UTRGV, where he studied suburban bird communities. John is passionate about getting more native plants into city landscapes, for the benefit of people and wildlife. 

 

 

 

NATURE TALK

Saturday, June 20, 2026

"Nature Stories from the Texas Sand Sheet: One Naturalist's Mission" | In-Store | 2–3 pm.

 

Free Talk: ""Where Have All the Horny Toads Gone?" | In-Store | 2–3 pm. June 6

 

Tracking rare native bee species, photographing night skies, and recording nature stories on the red, sandy, soils of the South Texas Sand Sheet (aka, the Wild Horse Desert or Llano Mesteño) has been one local naturalist's mission. Come hear about the mystery and magic of this unique ecological area, part of one of Texas' largest geologic features.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Camille M. Rich is the proud owner and steward of a small piece of endangered Tamaulipan thorn scrub located in the South Texas Sand Sheet in Northwestern Hidalgo County, Texas. One of her passions includes documenting the species that visit a watering hole that she installed in 2008 for the sole purpose of supporting the wildlife on her property. Recently, she has taken up astrophotography—a hobby which she had on the back burner for several years. In addition to actively pursuing these passions, she continues to document and record sightings and observational data on two, rare, native bee species—the Mesoxaea texana and the Protoxaea gloriosa—that call the sandy soils of El Mesteño Ranch® home. Ms. Rich is a retired public educator with thirty years of experience and completed the Texas Master Naturalist training back in 2013. Her passion for the enjoyment and preservation of wildlife is a driving force in her daily life. One of her greatest joys is getting to share her South Texas Sand Sheet nature stories and experiences with others.

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Native Plant Tours

 

 

Birding Tours and Retreats

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

 

 

Free Admission to Edinburg Scenic Wetlands

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

For older events, please see our Past Events page.