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Get Involved With Audubon Southwest

Learn how you can help protect birds in Arizona and New Mexico.
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Birds need our help. Here's what you can do.

Do you want to take action but aren't sure exactly how? There are many ways to get involved, from planting a bird-friendly garden to volunteering to joining a community of bird and nature lovers.

Connect with Audubon Southwest through our two centers in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona, or a local chapter in your community. 

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Aerial view of Rio Salado Audubon Center. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Phoenix, AZ
Bathrooms
Hiking trails
Binoculars to borrow
Exhibits
Nature store
Rufous Hummingbird at flower.
Rufous Hummingbird. Photo: Melina Cronin/Audubon Photography Awards
Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary
Santa Fe, NM
Hiking trails
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Binoculars to borrow
Nature store
Upcoming Events - Arizona
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Rio Nature Network Meeting
Jun
5
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by Audubon at Rio Salado Audubon Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Nature Explorers
Jun
20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
Family & Kids In-Person
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Sep
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by Audubon at Rio Salado Audubon Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Sep
19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Phoenix, AZ
Join Arizona State University (ASU), AZ Land, and Audubon Southwest for a fun, family-friendly workshop featuring art, papermaking, and discussions...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Dec
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by Audubon at Rio Salado Audubon Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Upcoming Events - New Mexico
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Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
May
30
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Santa Fe, NM
Join us at the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary for a weekly guided bird walk led by our experienced volunteer leaders. This program is one...
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Jun
6
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Santa Fe, NM
Join us at the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary for a weekly guided bird walk led by our experienced volunteer leaders. This program is one...
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Jun
13
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Santa Fe, NM
Join us at the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary for a weekly guided bird walk led by our experienced volunteer leaders. This program is one...
Birding & Community Science In-Person
RDAC_sfct vamonos hike 2026
Jun
13
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
RDAC_sfct vamonos hike 2026
Santa Fe, NM
Celebrate National Take a Kid Hiking day with the Santa Fe Conservation Trust!
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Kids Singalong with Queen Bee Music Association
Jun
13
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Audubon Southwest
Kids Singalong with Queen Bee Music Association
Santa Fe, NM
Join us for free outdoor music classes for families and kids at the Randall Davey Audubon Center, in partnership with Queen Bee Music Association...
Family & Kids In-Person
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Jun
20
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Santa Fe, NM
Join us at the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary for a weekly guided bird walk led by our experienced volunteer leaders. This program is one...
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Nature Story Time
Jun
26
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Audubon Southwest
Nature Story Time
Santa Fe, NM
Spend your morning outside with us at Nature Story Time! 🍃 Each month we'll explore a different nature theme through storybooks, music, movement...
Family & Kids In-Person
White-breasted Nuthatch
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Chapters' Corner

Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events...
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