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Bird-Friendly PHX Brings People Together to Help Birds Thrive
October 03, 2026 — Initiative encourages residents to pledge to take bird-friendly actions. 
SOUTHWEST Lights Out Program
Plant This, Not That
September 25, 2026 — Plant suggestions for the Valley of the Sun
SOUTHWEST
A Western Tanager sits in a flowering shrub with a purple berry in its beak.
11 Native Shrubs to Make Your Yard a Wonderland for Birds
September 24, 2026 — From plantings tips to which bird species they attract, get to know some of our most common shrubs found across North America.
long rows of pots of plants
Southwest Native Plants Can Bring Magic to Your Balcony or Patio 
September 21, 2026 — Some tips on how to turn a small outdoor space into a thriving garden.
SOUTHWEST
A Cactus Wren hovers with its wings outstretched near a cholla cactus with pink flowers, holding bits of dry plants in its beak.
14 Charming Photos That Showcase the Beautiful Bonds Between Birds and Native Plants
May 28, 2026 — Bask in some of our favorite images from the Plants for Birds category in the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards.
Audubon Photography Awards
Painted Bunting
Spring Comes Alive at Trinity River Audubon Center
April 30, 2026 — Head on over this spring to marvel at the wonders of ecology in full bloom.
TEXAS Trinity River
Welcome Spring Migrants to Dogwood Canyon.
April 29, 2026 — Spring has arrived in North Texas, and with it comes one of the most exciting seasons.
TEXAS Dogwood Canyon
A Season of Connection at Mitchell Lake.
April 28, 2026 — Different paths, shared passion: connecting people to the natural world.
TEXAS Mitchell Lake
A birds-eye view of colorful rows of planted native seeds.
Inside the Movement to Grow More Native Seeds—and Why It Matters More Than Ever
March 26, 2026 — To create resilient landscapes and restore healthy ecosystems, public land managers need seed, but not just any seed will do.
Can You Have Too Many Native Plants in Your Landscape?
February 20, 2026 — A landscape rich with native plants becomes more than a pretty yard; it becomes an oasis.
TEXAS Dogwood Canyon