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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
May
2
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
2
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
8
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
9
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
14
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
18
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
May
23
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
Family & Kids In-Person
Upcoming Events - New Mexico
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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
Mothers' Day Bird Walk
May
10
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Mothers' Day Bird Walk
Santa Fe, NM
Treat your favorite mom, grandma, or auntie to a mid-morning Sunday bird walk focused on local birds, interesting nesting behaviors, and native...
Art, Culture & Community 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
Kids Singalong with Queen Bee Music Association
May
16
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
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
May
23
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
May
29
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
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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