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Get Involved With Audubon Southwest

Learn how you can help protect birds in Arizona and New Mexico.

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. 

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
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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Nature Explorers
Jun
20
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...
Center Closure
Jul
3
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado Audubon Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Center Closure
Jul
4
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado Audubon Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Sep
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by Audubon at Rio Salado Audubon Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Sep
19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Phoenix, AZ
Join Arizona State University (ASU), AZ Land, and Audubon Southwest for a fun, family-friendly workshop featuring art, papermaking, and discussions...
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Dec
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Audubon Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by Audubon at Rio Salado Audubon Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Upcoming Events - New Mexico
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Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Jun
13
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...
Vamonos! Santa Fe Walk
Jun
13
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audubon Southwest
Vamonos! Santa Fe Walk
Santa Fe, NM
Celebrate National Take a Kid Hiking Day at Randall Davey Audubon Center with the Santa Fe Conservation Trust!
Center Closure
Jun
19
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Center Closure
Santa Fe, NM
The Randall Davey Audubon Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Center Closure
Jun
20
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Audubon Southwest
Center Closure
Santa Fe, NM
The Randall Davey Audubon Center will be closed on Saturday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. There is no Saturday bird walk on June 20.
Free Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Jun
20
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...
Kids Singalong with Queen Bee Music Association
Jun
20
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...
Nature Story Time
Jun
26
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...