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Get Involved in Arizona and New Mexico

How you can help protect birds and Connect with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest

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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest through our two Centers in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona, or a local chapter in your community. Join our ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest newsletter to get updates on upcoming events.

Education and Outreach at Rio Salado
Encourage visitors to explore, learn, and take action to preserve local wildlife and their habitats.
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Girl Scouts on bird walk. Photo: Danny Roper-Jones/ ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
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Upcoming Events
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Jan
11
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Apalachee ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: January 2026 Afternoon Birds & Brews at Southwood, Central Park
Tallahassee, FL
Southwood Golf Club is where we will meet at 4pm. Please try and arrive a few minutes before 4pm so we can sign waivers and we'll depart at 4:10pm...
Jan
12
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Sunset Stroll at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Naples, FL
Jan
12
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society of the Capital Region "Surprising Secrets of Our Local Birds"
Albany, NY
Description: Join us for a lively, eye-opening presentation with Brad Timm—wildlife ecologist, author, and Founder & Executive Director of the...
Jan
13
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Early Morning Admission for Members
Naples, FL
Jan
13
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Early Birding Tour
Naples, FL
Jan
13
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Sunset Bird Walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Gilbert, AZ
Prior to our Monthly Speakers Meeting please join an early evening bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Let go of the day's stresses as we observe...
Jan
14
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Red Cliffs ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Wednesday Bird Walk/Springs Park and Seegmiller Marsh
St. George, UT
A community park featuring a pond near a marsh of the Virgin River. Path is paved around the pond and along the river; uneven dirt into the marsh...

Educate Yourself 

An appreciation for birds and nature is essential to conservation. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s state and regional offices and centers offer locally based education programs across the country. Connect with them to expand your understanding of birds and nature, or volunteer to educate others.

Get Involved With Our Southwestern Centers
Ariel view of Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Photo: Luke Franke/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Ariel view of Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center. Photo: Luke Franke/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Phoenix, AZ
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Rufous Hummingbird at flower
Randall Davey ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary
Santa Fe, NM
Hiking trails
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Binoculars to borrow
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