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Get Involved in Arizona and New Mexico

How you can help protect birds and Connect with Audubon Southwest

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. Join our Audubon Southwest newsletter to get updates on upcoming events.

Education and Outreach at Rio Salado
Encourage visitors to explore, learn, and take action to preserve local wildlife and their habitats.
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Girl Scouts on bird walk. Photo: Danny Roper-Jones/ Audubon Southwest
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Green Mountain Audubon Society: New Years Day Birding
Jan
1
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Community Chapters
Green Mountain Audubon Society: New Years Day Birding
Burlington, VT
Start the New Year off right by enjoying the outdoors with birders from the Green Mountain Audubon Society.
2026 First Day Hike at the Montezuma Audubon Center
Jan
1
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Montezuma Audubon Center
2026 First Day Hike at the Montezuma Audubon Center
Savannah, NY
Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Jan
2
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Audubon Center at Debs Park
Test Plot: Habitat Restoration
Los Angeles, CA
Come get your hands dirty and help out with Test Plot!
Rockland Audubon Society: The Cool Birds of Winter
Jan
2
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audubon Community Chapters
Rockland Audubon Society: The Cool Birds of Winter
New City, NY
While many birds fly south in winter to escape the cold, some species make Long Island their winter destination. Join us for an engaging look at some...
On the Canals Snowshoeing 1.3 AM
Jan
3
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Montezuma Audubon Center
On the Canals Snowshoeing 1.3 AM
Savannah, NY
Eagle Ice Fest 2026
Jan
3
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Center at Riverlands
Eagle Ice Fest 2026
West Alton, MO
On the Canals Snowshoeing 1.3 PM
Jan
3
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Montezuma Audubon Center
On the Canals Snowshoeing 1.3 PM
Savannah, NY

Educate Yourself 

An appreciation for birds and nature is essential to conservation. Audubon's state and regional offices and centers offer locally based education programs across the country. Connect with them to expand your understanding of birds and nature, or volunteer to educate others.

Get Involved With Our Southwestern Centers
Ariel view of Rio Salado Audubon Center. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon
Ariel view of Rio Salado Audubon Center. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
Phoenix, AZ
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Rufous Hummingbird at flower
Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary
Santa Fe, NM

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