Nature Stories from the RGV

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Birding, butterflies, native plants, and conservation stories from Valley Nature Center in Weslaco, Texas.

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🐦 Birding
Plain Chachalaca: The Voice of the Rio Grande Valley
If there is one sound that defines the Rio Grande Valley, it is the raucous, prehistoric call of the Plain Chachalaca. V...
Valley Nature Center Apr 8, 2026 →
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🦋 Butterflies
7 Native Plants That Attract Butterflies in South Texas
The Rio Grande Valley is one of the top butterfly destinations in North America, with over 300 species recorded. The sec...
Valley Nature Center Apr 6, 2026 →