Rio Community Festival
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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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May
16
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
HER Table: A Showcase of Black and Brown Women Artists
Phoenix, AZ
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of live music, dance, art and connection. HER Table brings together amazing Black and Brown women artists for a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
May
18
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
May
23
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
Family & Kids In-Person
Jun
5
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ at Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Jun
20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
Family & Kids In-Person
Sep
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ at Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Sep
19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Phoenix, AZ
Join Arizona State University (ASU), AZ Land, and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest for a fun, family-friendly workshop featuring art, papermaking, and discussions...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
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