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, […]
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 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 […]
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
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 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, […]
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 […]
Ready for a night under the stars? Join us for the Annual DÃa del RÃo: Loving Laredo Night Hike featuring a guided Chacon bat hike! Experience our local ecosystem after dark and discover the winged protectors of our night sky. Bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, and suitable outdoor walking attire. This event is free […]
With San Agustine Students
Join us for a scenic, guided 3.5-mile paddle on the river as we celebrate DÃa del RÃo and honor the legacy of Dr. James Earhart—RGISC co-founder, environmentalist, activist, and pioneer. Whether you're an experienced kayaker or joining for the fun, come out and connect with our local river heritage! Parking & Shuttle: Markley Ln & […]
