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Join us at the "Mi Rio Grande" Mural Unveiling on June 9!

Inner City Park 202 W. Plum St., Laredo, TX

A fun and free summer event for the whole family! Engage with local artists, learn about Laredo’s indigenous roots, and learn about our diverse ecosystem! Join us at the unveiling of the "Mi Rio Grande" mural by Tony Briones set for Thursday, June 9 at 9 AM! The morning event will include dance performances by […]

Get ready for our 28th Annual Meeting!

Falcon International Bank building 2 suite 3, Laredo, TX

We are exactly ONE MONTH away from our 28th Annual Meeting! Sign up for a chance to win door prizes, take part in our silent plant auction, and listen to our guest speakers. Lunch and refreshments will be served! Did we mention it's completely FREE? SAVE YOUR SEAT, REGISTER HERE! #ICareForMyCommunity

The Border is a Weapon Art Exhibition open from July 1 to August 20!

Laredo Center for the Arts 500 San Agustin Ave., Laredo, TX

Exhibition of Visual Art to Debut at the Laredo Center for the Arts as Part of their Exhibition Series by Local and Regional Artists The Laredo Center for the Arts (LC4A) is proud to announce the welcoming reception and exhibition of visual art curated by native Laredo Artist, Gil Rocha. The opening reception will be […]

Canceled Volunteer at our 2nd Monarch Garden Maintenance Session!

Eliseo Valdez Jr. Park San Fransisco @ Jefferson, Laredo, TX, United States

Round #2 of our monarch garden maintenance sessions is scheduled for next Saturday, July 2 at Eliseo Valdez Park! 🦋 We are looking for hands-on volunteers who enjoy getting down and dirty with gardening! Will you join us and help #SaveTheMonarchs ? 🌻 Sign up to volunteer HERE! #rgisclaredo #monarchconservation #monarchgarden #holalaredo   Questions? Please call (956) 718-1063 or e-mail […]

Free screening of "The Southern Front" on THURS, July 7!

Laredo Center for the Arts 500 San Agustin Ave., Laredo, TX

LCA and RGISC Showcase Local Filmmaker’s Award-Winning Documentary The Southern Front documents two-year grassroots Laredo fight to stop the Border Wall Screening Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 pm followed by panel discussion   LAREDO, TX– The Laredo Center for the Arts (LCA) will host a new documentary by filmmaker Carlos Evaristo Flores, The Southern Front, […]

Help us revive our fallen garden @ Eliseo Valdez Jr. Park!

Eliseo Valdez Jr. Park San Fransisco @ Jefferson, Laredo, TX, United States

On July 1st, we found out that our once beautiful and thriving monarch garden at Eliseo Valdez Jr Park had been mowed down. We were scheduled to come in with volunteers for a maintenance session the next day, July 2, which we had to cancel. We also found that our interpretative signage along with the […]

#BringBackTheMonarchs Garden Maintenance Session on 8/6

Eliseo Valdez Jr. Park San Fransisco @ Jefferson, Laredo, TX, United States

#BringBackTheMonarchs Garden Maintenance Session on 8/6 The majestic #monarch butterfly has officially entered the Endangered list according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Population numbers for this marvelous creature have declined a staggering 90% over the past 20 years due to habitat loss and climate change. Not all hope is lost, however. Here […]

Gardening Session at Eliseo Valdez Jr. Park

Eliseo Valdez Jr. Park San Fransisco @ Jefferson, Laredo, TX, United States

Calling All Green Thumbs! Join Us for Our Next Monarch Garden Maintenance on SAT, 9/3 🌷 Volunteers needed for our next scheduled gardening session at the Eliseo Valdez Jr. Park next Saturday, September 3 🗣 Will you join us and help us #BringBackTheMonarchs? 🐛 Volunteers can register HERE #monarchconservation #pollinatorgarden

Swing by Greenlight to Green-Life on Sept. 17!

Joe E. Guerra Public Library 1120 Calton Rd, Laredo, TX 78041

Greenlight to Green-life Demonstration at Joe E. Guerra Public Library Want to learn how to LIVE GREEN? 🌱 Stop by Saturday, September 17 from 10 am to 12 pm for our Greenlight to Green-Life demonstration at the Joe E. Guerra Public Library, where we will be teaching you all about native pollinators, plants, and their positive effect […]

Loving Laredo Hikes are BACK!

Lake Casa Blanca 5102 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX, United States

Loving Laredo Hike at Lake Casa Blanca-- Saturday, September 24 Join us for a guided nature hike on Saturday, September 24 at Lake Casa Blanca! Meet at Day Use Area E at (map is provided on registration page). *Note: On a scale of 1-10, this hike's difficulty is rated a 3. Please bring comfortable shoes, […]

Get Ready for Our Annual Dia Del Rio Restoration!

Paso Del Indio Nature Trail 1 West End Washington St.

Volunteer to restore and beautify Laredo’s oldest nature trail! Saturday, October 8 Paso del Indio Nature Trail (Behind the Environmental Science Center) 1 West End Washington St. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm *Check-in starts at 7:30 am*   Tasks include: Clearing of the trail Cutting overhanging branches Painting planters Planting native plants Recommended: Outdoor work […]

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