Aerial view of Rio Salado Audubon Center. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon

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Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center

A vibrant space for wildlife, scenic trails, and community programs in the heart of Phoenix.

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Aerial view of Rio Salado Audubon Center. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon

Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an Audubon center.

3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Center:

Open Hours: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Trails:

Open Hours: 7:00am - Sunset

Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. Just two miles from downtown Phoenix, our center welcomes visitors to explore scenic trails, spot native birds, and enjoy free community programs. Come experience where nature, learning, and adventure meet in the heart of the city.

The center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Even when we are closed, the birds are still here! Hiking and bike trails all around Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area are open for free, seven days a week, 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk.

Rio Salado Audubon Center Photo: Danny Roper-Jones/ Audubon Southwest

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Check out our indoor exhibits, borrow binoculars, and more!

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Check out some of our programs, community events, or other ways to get involved at the center.

Looking through Microscope Photo: Danny RJ/ Audubon Southwest

Education Programs

Looking through scope at Rio Salado Photo: Juliana Gomez/Audubon Southwest

Bird and Nature Walks

Mujeres Show Photo: Danny RJ/ Audubon Southwest

Facility Rentals

Burrowing owl workday Photo: Luke Franke

Conservation Volunteer Days

Upcoming Events

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Desert Rivers Audubon: Alexis Stark, Paton Center Site Manager

Aug

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Audubon Community Chapters

Desert Rivers Audubon: Alexis Stark, Paton Center Site Manager

Gilbert, AZ

The Paton Center for Hummingbirds & The Joys of Backyard Birding Alexis Stark serves as Paton Center Site Manager for the Tucson Bird Alliance She is...

Art, Culture & Community Online

Rio Nature Network Meeting

Sep

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

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

Desert Rivers Audubon: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk

Sep

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Audubon Community Chapters

Desert Rivers Audubon: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk

Gilbert, AZ

Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk! Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking. These...

Art, Culture & Community In-Person

Saturday Guided Bird Walk

Oct

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Rio Salado Audubon Center

Saturday Guided Bird Walk

Phoenix, AZ

Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who...

Birding & Community Science In-Person

Thursday Guided Bird Walk

Oct

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Rio Salado Audubon Center

Thursday Guided Bird Walk

Phoenix, AZ

Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the...

Birding & Community Science In-Person

Saturday Guided Bird Walk

Oct

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Rio Salado Audubon Center

Saturday Guided Bird Walk

Phoenix, AZ

Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who...

Birding & Community Science In-Person

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