Valley Aids Council

The Valley Land Fund is a conservation organization dedicated to preserving, expanding, and enhancing the native wildlife habitat in the Rio Grande Valley. Over the past 30 years, they have successfully protected over 11,000 acres of wildlife habitat, while also educating the public about the importance of land conservation and the protection of natural resources. Through their involvement in various conservation projects, from Falcon Dam to South Padre Island, the Valley Land Fund aims to conserve the diverse biotic communities and water resources found in South Texas. They also encourage landowners to play a crucial role in wildlife conservation and offer opportunities for kids to explore and photograph the natural areas in the region.Generated from the website

Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas is a nonprofit origination that serves girls between the ages of 5 and 17. It operates online shops that sell uniforms, handbooks, notebooks, accessories and badges. The organization conducts training programs for Daisy, Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts, as well as volunteers. It offers classes on topics related to babysitting business, first-aid procedure and child care.The organization hosts various events, such as Me & My Girl Scout Friend, Mother's Day Breakfast and Dragonfly Days. It also manages ommunity service projects and day and resident camps. Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas is a part of Girl Scouts of the USA, which is a one of the premier leadership development organizations for girls. Founded in 1912, it serves more than 3.7 million girls worldwide. Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas maintains a location in Harlingen, Texas.

Science Academy was established in 1989 and provides a variety of academic programs in math and science streams to students in grades nine through 12. The academy offers programs in architecture, engineering and computer science. It also provides various programs in partnerships with the Rice University, the Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Texas-Pan American and the South Texas College. The academy is approved by the Texas Education Agency and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Science Academy is a part of the South Texas Independent School District that serves junior high and high school students. Its libraries have collection of more than 70,000 books, 5,000 videos and 50 Web databases. Science Academy is located in Mercedes, Texas.