# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Thornforest: Restoring the Wildlands of South Texas
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Rio Grande Valley’s thornforest is a unique and fragile ecosystem, rich in biodiversity but threatened by urbanization and climate stressors. Join us to learn more about this critical ecosystem and the community working to restore it by attending this screening of 'Thornforest,' American Forests' documentary spotlighting the threats to this unique region and the restoration work we are undertaking through the Thornforest Conservation Partnership. Produced by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the documentary and discussion will explore how partnership and education are crucial for long-term community resilience and creating regional connectivity.

About the Presenter: Mylen Arias is the Senior Manager of Community Resilience at American Forests, where she leads environmental literacy initiatives that advance restoration of the Rio Grande Valley’s thornforest. Drawing on her background in biology, research, and education, her community-driven work fosters awareness and resilience across the region.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/donna/thornforest-restoring-the-wildlands-of-south-texas/200030116038314
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 115

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Donna
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo, TX, United States, Texas 78516
- **lat**: 26.08222
- **long**: -98.13542
- **full address**: 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo, TX, United States, Texas 78516, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Donna, TX 78516-7324, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Thornforest: Restoring the Wildlands of South Texas being held?
  - **A:** Thornforest: Restoring the Wildlands of South Texas takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo, TX, United States, Texas 78516, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Donna, TX 78516-7324, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Thornforest: Restoring the Wildlands of South Texas?
  - **A:** Thornforest: Restoring the Wildlands of South Texas is organized by Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Thornforest: Restoring the Wildlands of South Texas is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Donna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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