Santa Ana & Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuges

10/16/2026

🚨🌱 ONE MORE DAY! 🌱🚨

Tomorrow we dig in, get our hands dirty, and help restore the Rio Grande Valley one seedling at a time. Together, we'll plant 10,000 native trees and create a greener future for wildlife and our community.

Who's excited? Drop a 🌳 below and tag the friends you're bringing!

10/15/2026

🚨🟤 Rare Bird Alert — Northern Jacana!

A Northern Jacana has been spotted at Pintail Lakes (Unit 3) this afternoon — a rare and exceptional find for Santa Ana NWR and the Rio Grande Valley.
Look for its yellow facial shield, long toes, and dark body moving across floating vegetation.

📍 Pintail Lakes, Unit 3
📸 If you visit, share your sightings with us!


Photo credits: Ruben Torres

10/15/2026

10/13/2026

4 days till Rio Reforestation‼️🌳💚
We’re almost ready to welcome hundreds of volunteers back to the refuge for a day of planting, learning, and giving back to the Valley.

What are you looking forward to the most this year — planting native trees, meeting new volunteers, or seeing the community partners?

10/10/2026

🌳✨ ✨🌳 Part 2
We're taking a look back at the incredible memories, hard work, and community spirit from past Rio Reforestation events! From planting seedlings to restoring native habitat, every volunteer has helped make a lasting impact in the Rio Grande Valley.

📸 Were you there? We'd love to see your favorite Rio Reforestation memories! Share your photos in the comments and tag your friends who joined you in making a difference.

📅 Event Day: October 17, 2026
📍 Location: Milagro Tract, San Juan, TX
Let's reforest, reconnect, and rebuild, one tree at a time. 💚🌳

👇 Drop your favorite Rio Reforestation photo below and tell us why this event matters to you! American Forests City of Pharr Friends of the Wildlife Corridor

10/10/2026

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10/09/2026

🌳✨ ✨🌳
We're taking a look back at the incredible memories, hard work, and community spirit from past Rio Reforestation events! From planting seedlings to restoring native habitat, every volunteer has helped make a lasting impact in the Rio Grande Valley.

📸 Were you there? We'd love to see your favorite Rio Reforestation memories! Share your photos in the comments and tag your friends who joined you in making a difference.

📅 Event Day: October 17, 2026
📍 Location: Milagro Tract, San Juan, TX
Let's reforest, reconnect, and rebuild, one tree at a time. 💚🌳
👇 Drop your favorite Rio Reforestation photo below and tell us why this event matters to you! American Forests City of Pharr Friends of the Wildlife Corridor

10/07/2026

🌱 Rio Reforestation 2026 is HERE! 🌎💚 Let the countdown begin!

Join us as we come together to restore native habitat, plant thousands of seedlings, and make a lasting impact in the Rio Grande Valley. Every tree planted brings us closer to a healthier, greener future! 🌳✨
🙌 Be part of the movement: volunteer, share, and spread the word!
No experience needed, just heart, community spirit, and a willingness to dig in. 💪🧤

📅 Event Day: October 17
📍 Location: Milagro Tract, San Juan, TX
Let’s reforest, reconnect, and rebuild—one tree at a time. 💛