Did you know that Vultures protect both wildlife and human communities? These birds of prey are known as scavengers who feed on dead animals or carrion, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Meet Nature’s Clean-up Crew at ReFest with Sky King’s Falconry, Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Quinta Mazatlán.

ReFest, sponsored by H-E-B, celebrates Texas Recycles Day. Bring your plastic bag or bottle to be recycled at the festival for a free ticket thanks to H-E-B’s commitment to recycling. Guests will enjoy an upcycled marketplace with vendors, sustainable trade show and native plants for sale.

Sky King’s Falconry offers three shows, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. at ReFest. They will introduce vultures and other birds of prey, including a residential Crested Caracara, in the falcon family who behave similar to vultures in consuming carcasses. Their scavenging activity controls spread of disease, helps to recycle nutrients back into the soil, and acts as natural waste management. The presence of Nature’s Clean Up Crew supports biodiversity and enhances ecosystem resilience which all life is dependent on.

Learn more about these charismatic creatures at ReFest in celebration of Texas Recycles Day, November 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán.
Get a free ticket when you bring in a plastic bag or plastic water bottle or pay $5 admission at the gate or miss the line and purchase at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Free offsite parking and charter bus service is available at 1400 Wichita Avenue near La Plaza Mall. For more information, please follow Quinta Mazatlan on social media.

Photo Caption: Sky King’s Falconry invites you to meet natures cleanup crew at ReFest.