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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: Sunset Bird Walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Oct
13
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Audubon Community Chapters
Desert Rivers Audubon: Sunset Bird Walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Gilbert, AZ
Prior to our Monthly Speakers Meeting please join an early evening bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Let go of the day's stresses as we observe...
Art, Culture & Community 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
6th Annual Queens Rise Art Showcase
Oct
17
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
6th Annual Queens Rise Art Showcase
Phoenix, AZ
Queens Rise celebrates and supports local women artists through an interactive evening art walk at the Rio Salado Audubon Center. Enjoy live...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Desert Rivers Audubon: Big Sit at Veterans Oasis Park
Oct
18
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Audubon Community Chapters
Desert Rivers Audubon: Big Sit at Veterans Oasis Park
Chandler, AZ
BIG SIT at Veterans Oasis Park is designed for all nature lovers including those with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Desert Rivers Audubon: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
Oct
19
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
Thursday Guided Bird Walk
Oct
22
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
Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days at Rio Salado
Oct
24
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days at Rio Salado
Phoenix, AZ
Help restore habitat for birds at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Spend a few hours outdoors making a difference for birds and their habitat at the...
Conservation & Habitat Restoration In-Person
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