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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Guided Nature Walks

Mar

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Audubon Southwest

Guided Nature Walks

Phoenix, AZ

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

Birding & Community Science In-Person

Desert Rivers Audubon: Peregrine Cliffs, Salt River

Mar

6:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Audubon Community Chapters

Desert Rivers Audubon: Peregrine Cliffs, Salt River

Mesa, AZ

**The Peregrine Cliffs** is an invented name for cliffs on the Salt River, east of the Goldfield Recreation Area. Peregrine Falcons have nested there...

Art, Culture & Community In-Person

Nature Explorers

Mar

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

Burrowing Owl Relocation Volunteer Days, April 4

Apr

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Audubon Southwest

Burrowing Owl Relocation Volunteer Days, April 4

Salome, AZ

# Roll-up your sleeves to help displaced owls! Burrowing Owls are day-active birds that live and nest in abandoned underground burrows. Once common...

Conservation & Habitat Restoration In-Person

Saturday Morning Guided Birding

Apr

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Audubon Southwest

Saturday Morning Guided Birding

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

Guided Nature Walks