- World Birding Center, Inc.
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The WBC is a network of nine sites dotted along 120 miles of river road from South Padre Island west to Roma, with habitats ranging from dry chaparral brush and verdant riverside thickets to freshwater marshes and coastal wetlands.
World Birding Center Mission Statement:
To protect native habitat while increasing the understanding and appreciation of the birds and wildlife.
The project is a global model for conservation and eco-tourism development. Over 10,000 acres are open at the WBC sites for prime viewing and enjoyment.
- McAllen Chamber of Commerce
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The McAllen Chamber of Commerce partners with Quinta Mazatlan to provide eco-tourism and environmental education opportunities in the valley. From the McAllen Nature Speaker Series to Birding Workshops, programs are provided throughout the year.
- McAllen Independent School District
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Quinta Mazatlan is very grateful for the opportunity to partner with MISD to bring the "outdoor classroom" to every 3rd grader in McAllen. The program titled "Adaptations Everywhere" is delivered at Quinta Mazatlan from October to May each year.
- Rio Grande Valley School Districts
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Quinta Mazatlan offers environmental curriculum programs for 1st to 5th graders at the nature center. Thousands of children come from neighboring cities for core curriculum programs and inspirational events like Wild Walk Festival servicing over 3,000 students.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Quinta Mazatlan has a working relationship with Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Cornell and the National Audubon Society developed an online checklist program that has revolutionized the way the birding community reports and accesses information about birds. Quinta Mazatlan is involved in providing information to scientists through the online eBird Trail Tracker, the electronic gateway to information on bird sightings. www.ebird.com.