Rio Community Festival
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Programs and Events at Rio Salado

Discover upcoming programs, events, and ways to get involved.

Experience Rio Salado

Discover the Rio Salado through guided programs, festivals, conservation events, and volunteer opportunities. The center offers year-round ways to explore local wildlife, learn about desert and riparian ecosystems, support hands-on conservation efforts, and connect with the community. 

Programs and Events
Rio Community Festival Photo: Danny RJ/ Audubon Southwest
Rio Community Festivals
Birding at Rio Salado Photo: Danny RJ/ Audubon Southwest
Guided Bird Walks
Looking through Microscope Photo: Danny RJ/ Audubon Southwest
Education and Outreach Programs
Burrowing owl workday Photo: Luke Franke
Conservation Programs
Upcoming Events
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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
Center Closure
Jul
3
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado Audubon Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Center Closure
Jul
4
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado Audubon Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Art, Culture & Community 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
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