Go Out and Get Native!

McAllen Public Library (MPL) will host Go Out and Get Native!, a Teen Naturalist Club program designed to introduce teens and families to the native plants and wildlife of the Rio Grande Valley through hands on learning and outdoor exploration. The program will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Main Library, located at 4001 N. 23rd St. in McAllen.

Presented in partnership with Quinta Mazatlán and local Girl Scouts councils, the program combines an educational presentation with guided and self-guided activities in the Main Library’s Tiny Forest. Participants will learn about common native plants, butterflies, and birds found in the Valley, followed by a BioBlitz style exploration using the iNaturalist app to observe and identify species on site.