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Programs and Events at Rio Salado

Discover upcoming programs, events, and ways to get involved.

Experience Rio Salado

Discover the Rio Salado through guided programs, festivals, conservation events, and volunteer opportunities. The center offers year-round ways to explore local wildlife, learn about desert and riparian ecosystems, support hands-on conservation efforts, and connect with the community. 

Programs and Events
Rio Community Festival Photo: Danny RJ/ ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Rio Community Festivals
Birding at Rio Salado Photo: Danny RJ/ ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Guided Bird Walks
Looking through Microscope Photo: Danny RJ/ ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Education and Outreach Programs
Burrowing owl workday Photo: Luke Franke
Conservation Programs
Upcoming Events
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Sep
8
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Cindy Marple; “Voyage to the Ross Sea: The other side of Antarctica"
Gilbert, AZ
Please note this a hybrid meeting, You can attend in person or join the meeting for the speaker presentation. Doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Sep
19
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Latino Conservation Week: Papermaking & Seed Harvesting
Phoenix, AZ
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest, Arizona State University (ASU), and AZ Land at the Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center! Spend the...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Sep
21
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: 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
Sep
28
5:45 AM - 12:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Upper Beeline Highway – Sycamore Creek
Fountain Hills, AZ
Upper Beeline Highway – Sycamore Creek is a high elevation riparian area northeast of Fountain Hills with willows, cottonwoods, sycamores, pines...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Oct
3
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Saturday Guided Bird Walk
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
Oct
8
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Thursday Guided Bird Walk
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the...
Birding & Community Science In-Person
Oct
17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Saturday Guided Bird Walk
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
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