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Learn how you can help protect birds in Arizona and New Mexico.
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Birds need our help. Here's what you can do.

Do you want to take action but aren't sure exactly how? There are many ways to get involved, from planting a bird-friendly garden to volunteering to joining a community of bird and nature lovers.

Connect with Audubon Southwest through our two centers in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona, or a local chapter in your community. 

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Get Involved with Our Southwest Centers
Aerial view of Rio Salado Audubon Center. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Phoenix, AZ
Bathrooms
Hiking trails
Binoculars to borrow or rent
Exhibits
Nature store
Rufous Hummingbird at flower.
Rufous Hummingbird. Photo: Melina Cronin/Audubon Photography Awards
Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary
Santa Fe, NM
Hiking trails
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Binoculars to borrow or rent
Nature store
Upcoming Events - Arizona
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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
Upcoming Events - New Mexico
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Randall Davey House Tour
Oct
16
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Randall Davey House Tour
Santa Fe, NM
Join a docent-led tour of the historic Randall Davey House and Studio, preserved in its original state from the mid 1900's.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Oct
17
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Santa Fe, NM
Join us at the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary for a weekly guided bird walk led by our experienced volunteer leaders. This program is one...
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Kids Singalong with Queen Bee Music Association
Oct
17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Audubon Southwest
Kids Singalong with Queen Bee Music Association
Santa Fe, NM
Join us for free outdoor music classes for families and kids at the Randall Davey Audubon Center, in partnership with Queen Bee Music Association...
Family & Kids In-Person
Randall Davey House Tour
Oct
23
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Randall Davey House Tour
Santa Fe, NM
Join a docent-led tour of the historic Randall Davey House and Studio, preserved in its original state from the mid 1900's.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Oct
24
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Santa Fe, NM
Join us at the Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary for a weekly guided bird walk led by our experienced volunteer leaders. This program is one...
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Nature Story Time
Oct
30
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Audubon Southwest
Nature Story Time
Santa Fe, NM
Spend your morning outside with us at Nature Story Time! 🍃 Each month we'll explore a different nature theme through storybooks, music, movement...
Family & Kids In-Person
Randall Davey House Tour
Oct
30
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Randall Davey House Tour
Santa Fe, NM
Join a docent-led tour of the historic Randall Davey House and Studio, preserved in its original state from the mid 1900's.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
White-breasted Nuthatch
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Chapters' Corner

Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events...
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