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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: 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
Bird-friendly PHX
Sep
29
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Bird-friendly PHX
Phoenix, AZ
Join Audubon Southwest and the City of Phoenix for the launch of the Bird-Friendly PHX campaign this bird migration season! Begin the evening with...
Policy & Advocacy 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
Community Art Showcase Launch
Oct
3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Community Art Showcase Launch
Phoenix, AZ
Celebrate local art and the landscapes of the Southwest! Join us for the launch of our next exhibit in the Rio Salado Audubon Center's Community Art...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Thursday Guided Bird Walk
Oct
8
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
17
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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