Thanks
We would like to thank:
The UTRGV Provost's office Transforming Our World initiative, which provided the initial funding for establishing the garden.
Lowes Home Improvement Center
The City of McAllen composting facility for donation of compost.
Horticulturist Silvia Barr from Quinta Mazatlan for her invaluable help in choosing plants for the garden.
Thank you to Max Munoz at the National Butterfly Center for advice on garden layout and plants.
Ranger Kelly Cummins from Resaca de la Palma State Park provided some much needed help with tips on butterfly identification.
The UTRGV Brownsville Campus facilities team lead by Abraham Hernandez. They made the paved pathway and the pergola possible!
The facilities staff pour the concrete for the pathway. Photo: LCarreon
The facilities crew put the finishing touches on the pergola. Photo: LCarreon
Dr Frank Benton, UTRGV lecturer, for bringing his tractor and tilling the soil.
Cruz Salinas, Agricultural Specialist with SARA at UTRGV, for his expertise on installing drip irrigation systems.
Jeromy Jeffries for donation of two wishing well structures in the garden.
The many students and community members that have donated their time and effort in constructing and maintaining the Pollinator Cantina. This would not be possible without them!!!