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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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Desert Rivers Audubon: Kachina Wetlands, Pump House Trail and Arboretum
Sep
2
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Community Chapters
Desert Rivers Audubon: Kachina Wetlands, Pump House Trail and Arboretum
Arizona, Flagstaff, AZ
Kachina Wetlands is a unique HotSpot with a wide variety of wetland and upland species. Just 10 minutes south of Flagstaff, with beautiful views of...
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
Desert Rivers Audubon: Cindy Marple; “Voyage to the Ross Sea: The other side of Antarctica"
Sep
8
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audubon Community Chapters
Desert Rivers Audubon: Cindy Marple; “Voyage to the Ross Sea: The other side of Antarctica"
Gilbert, AZ
Please note this a hybrid meeting, You can attend in person or join the meeting for the speaker presentation. Doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing...
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
Desert Rivers Audubon: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
Sep
21
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
Desert Rivers Audubon: Upper Beeline Highway – Sycamore Creek
Sep
28
5:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Audubon Community Chapters
Desert Rivers Audubon: Upper Beeline Highway – Sycamore Creek
Fountain Hills, AZ
Upper Beeline Highway – Sycamore Creek is a high elevation riparian area northeast of Fountain Hills with willows, cottonwoods, sycamores, pines...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Saturday Guided Bird Walk
Oct
3
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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