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Get Involved With Audubon Southwest

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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Aerial view of Rio Salado Audubon Center. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Phoenix, AZ
Bathrooms
Hiking trails
Binoculars to borrow
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
Nature store
Upcoming Events - Arizona
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Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Apr
18
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
Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days at Rio Salado
Apr
18
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...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Maricopa Bird Alliance: Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve Habitat Restoration
Apr
18
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Community Chapters
Maricopa Bird Alliance: Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve Habitat Restoration
Glendale, AZ
Arizona State University has co-managed the 47-acre Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve in partnership with the Maricopa County Flood Control since 1994...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Desert Rivers Audubon: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
Apr
20
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...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Desert Rivers Audubon: Sycamore Creek upper Beeline Highway
Apr
21
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Audubon Community Chapters
Desert Rivers Audubon: Sycamore Creek upper Beeline Highway
Fountain Hills, AZ
**Sycamore Creek upper Beeline Highway** is Maricopa County’s most accessible high elevation riparian area. Sycamores and willows line a creek with...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Arizona Project WET Training
Apr
22
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Arizona Project WET Training
Phoenix, AZ
Calling all educators! Join us for a FREE hands-on training hosted by Arizona Project WET.
Education & Workshops In-Person
Guided Nature Walks
Apr
23
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
Upcoming Events - New Mexico
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Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Apr
18
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
Apr
18
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
Nature Story Time
Apr
24
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
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Apr
25
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
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
May
2
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
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
May
9
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
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
May
16
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
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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