Phew! The Mexican Black-bellied Whistling Ducks made it back for the City Nature Challenge. Remember the dates: Friday, April 26 through Monday, April 29, this year! We have a new addition to our yard — a Screech-owl, holed up in cavity of a mesquite tree. It flies when I get the mower close to its…

It’s easy! It’s fun! It’s important! Sunday’s training resulted in a lot of info and a lot of fun with Texas Master Naturalists and trainees from both Valley chapters. If you missed the iNaturalist training in Pharr (in preparation for the City Nature Challenge that takes place between 26 and 29 April) with the most…