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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Saturday Morning Guided Birding

May

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

Burrowing Owl Relocation Volunteer Days, May 2

May

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Audubon Southwest

Burrowing Owl Relocation Volunteer Days, May 2

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

Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Potluck Presentations

May

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Audubon Southwest

Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Potluck Presentations

Elgin, AZ

Join us for Potluck Presentations at the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch! Bring a dish and enjoy presentations delivered by local science and...

Education & Workshops In-Person

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days at Rio Salado

May

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Audubon Southwest

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days at Rio Salado

Phoenix, AZ

Spend a few weekend hours helping Audubon help birds at the Rio Salado Audubon Center in South Phoenix. Work varies throughout the year and includes...

Art, Culture & Community In-Person

Guided Nature Walks

May

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: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk

May

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

Nature Explorers