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Spring arrives in colorful succession

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Local Texas Master Naturalist experts lead talks at RGV Home & Garden Show 2026

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Formation flying helps sanderlings avoid danger

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Beach bean, a casual name for a mighty dune plant

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Invasive species create negative habitat problems

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Wading birds share the bounty in cooperative dining

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A bit on the wild side of poinsettia

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Christmas senna; a winter-blooming beauty

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Valley Native Plant Growers & Nurseries

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Cooler temperatures mean planting time in the Rio Grande Valley

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Purple beauty in a container Jann Miller style

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The front porch pumpkin, fall’s favored feature

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More rain means more pollinators – in time for a fall bioblitz

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The ubiquitous dayflower

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Domestic muscovy hens are dedicated moms

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Annual cicadas are a part of a typical South Texas summer

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Take time to admire fall's showy native vines

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Alligators -- A healthy fear is a good thing

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Save the nighttime for the night-flying insects

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South Texas Border Chapter
Texas Master Naturalist

Spring arrives in colorful succession

Local Texas Master Naturalist experts lead talks at RGV Home & Garden Show 2026

Formation flying helps sanderlings avoid danger

Beach bean, a casual name for a mighty dune plant

Invasive species create negative habitat problems

Wading birds share the bounty in cooperative dining

A bit on the wild side of poinsettia

Christmas senna; a winter-blooming beauty

Valley Native Plant Growers & Nurseries

Cooler temperatures mean planting time in the Rio Grande Valley

Purple beauty in a container Jann Miller style

The front porch pumpkin, fall’s favored feature

More rain means more pollinators – in time for a fall bioblitz

The ubiquitous dayflower

Domestic muscovy hens are dedicated moms

Annual cicadas are a part of a typical South Texas summer

Take time to admire fall's showy native vines

Alligators -- A healthy fear is a good thing

Save the nighttime for the night-flying insects

Impromptu gardens for the curiosity seekers