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Introduction to Nature in the Introduction to Nature in the Rio Grande ValleyRio Grande Valley
Adventure awaitsAdventure awaits!!
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Rio Grande Valley• Almost 90 Nature “Hot Spots” from Zapata to SPI• Habitats varied and diverse
– Coastal, salt lakes, rivers, created wetlands & ponds– Thornscrub, Riparian Woodlands, Tidal Flats, Bluffs
• Incredible Biodiversity of plants & wildlife
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Wild Things of the Valley
• Over 800 Species of plants (not inc. grasses)
• 526 Birds
• 323 Butterflies
• 110 Odonates (Damselfly and Dragonfly) courtesy of www.theDauphins.net & the Plants of Deep South Texas FG
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Outdoor Adventure in the Valley
• Biking & Hiking
• Canoeing & Kayaking
• Hawk Tower & Tree Walks
• Wildlife (& Plant life) Observation
• Fishing & Boating
• Motorized Touring
• Native & Organic Gardening
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Western LRGV nature sites
• Falcon State Park• Chapeno & Salineno• Roma Bluffs World Birding Center • Rancho Lomitas• Bentsen RGV State Park World Birding Ctr• National Butterfly Center• Mission Hike & Bike Trail• Anzalduas County Park
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Falcon State Park• 572 acre park• Adjacent to 98,960 sq ft
lake (60 miles long)• Top Bass Fishing spot
ACTIVITIES• Camping• Fishing• Swimming/Boating• Bird/Butterfly Watching
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Roma Bluffs World Birding Center
• USFWS site• National Historic Site:
Bluffs of Old Plaza
ACTIVITIES• Bird Watching• Historical Tours• Roma Days, Oct 2nd
• Stewardship Programs• Canoeing (suspended)
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Rancho Lomitas
• Benito and Toni Trevino’s 77 acre ranch in Starr Co.
• Tamaulipan brushland
Includes:• Bed & Breakfast• Native Plant Tours• On site Nursery• RV sites
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BentsenBentsen RGV State Park – World Birding Center
• 760 acre park, adjoining 1,700 acres of USFWS land along Rio Grande River
• Top Birding Destination
ACTIVITIES• Nature Tram Tours• Hawk Tower & Photo Blinds• Biking & Bike Rentals• Fishing• Primitive Camping
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National Butterfly Center
• 100 acre park• Thousands of nectar
and host plants for Butterflies
• ACTIVITIES• Butterfly & Bird Tours• Picnic Areas• Rentals for weddings• Butterfly Fest, Oct 21
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Central LRGV nature sites
• Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, World Birding Center• Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center• McAllen Botanical Gardens• Hidalgo Pump House World Birding Center• La Sal De Rey & La Vieja NWR• Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge• Estero Llano Grande State Park, WBC• Valley Nature Center• Frontera Audubon Center
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Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center
• 40 acre site, with 3.5 acre butterfly garden
ACTIVITIES• EE & Nature Programs • Nature Tours & Trips• Yoga in the Park• Community Garden• Bird & Butterfly Viewing
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Quinta Mazatlan, World Birding Center
• Historic Adobe home with native woodlands and tropical plants
ACTIVITIES• EE Programs & Talks• Historical & Nature Tours• Art Exhibits• Weddings• Bird Viewing Stations
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Hidalgo Pump House & World Birding Center
• Historical site and park adjacent to 600 acres of USFWS land
ACTIVITIES• Pumphouse Museum• Butterfly Gardens• Biking Trails• Canoeing Launch• Weddings• Amphitheater• Historical Tram Tours
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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
• Jewel of Refuge system• Over 400 bird species,
Ocelot and other wildlife
ACTIVITIES• Tram tours• Nature Walks• Tree Walk & Hawk Tower• Canoeing (suspended)
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Estero Llano Grande State Park & WBC
• 230 acre park, next to USFWS tract
• Lakes, woodlands, and thorn forest
ACTIVITIES• Bird & Nature Walks• Tram Tours• Retreat Center &
Cabins
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Valley Nature Center
• Valley’s 1st Environmental Education Center
• New Facility soon!
ACTIVITIES• EE & Nature Programs• Valley Birding Trips• Kids Nature Club• Speaker Series• Deadwood, Oct. 8 & 15
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Frontera Audubon
• Established to Protect the native habitat of the Rio Grande Valley
• 15 acres of Thicket
ACTIVITIES• Speaker Series• Birding Trails• Feeding Stations• Butterfly Garden
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Eastern LRGV nature sites
• Arroyo Colorado/Thicket, World Birding Center• Adolph Thomae County Park• Los Ebanos Preserve• Resaca De La Palma, World Birding Center• Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site• Sabal Palm Audubon Center & Sanctuary• Boca Chica Tract, LRGV NWR• Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge • South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
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Resaca de La Palma State Park & WBC
• Newest State Park• 1,200 acre site with 8
miles of trails in a subtropical forest
ACTIVITIES• Biking & Bike Rentals• Picnicking• Hiking • Hunting (Seasonal)
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Sabal Palm Audubon Sanctuary
• Last intact Sabal Palm Forest in Texas
• Re-opened in 2011• 3 miles of trails on 526
acres
ACTIVITIES• Wildlife classes• Bird & butterfly Watching• Guided Walks & History
Tours
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Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
• Thorn forest, freshwater wetlands, coastal prairies, mudflats and beaches.
ACTIVITIES• Motor Tours• Biking• Kayak Program• Wildlife Watching
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South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center
• Almost 1 mile of Boardwalk over Bay & marsh
• 5 story overlook
ACTIVITIES• Guided Bird Walks• Wedding Rentals• Open House, Sept
25th - Anniversary
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Bird/Butterfly Watching Resources
Butterfly Guides
Plant Guides
Bird Guides
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Links & Websites
SITE INFO & ACTIVITIES• www.WorldBirdingCenter.org• www.RGVEventsCalendar.com
WILDLIFE & PLANT INFO• www.TheDauphins.net• www.AllAboutBirds.org• www.Birdingonthe.net• http://nativeplantproject.tripod.com
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Let The Adventure Begin!