Discover how the Motus Wildlife Tracking System is revolutionizing bird migration studies, revealing hidden journeys, and unlocking new possibilities for global conservation.
Join us on a birdwalk, learn from our expert speakers
and become a member, a volunteer, or donor.
To Help Birds Survive
than in 1970.
Get involved with Desert Rivers Audubon
to protect habitat, eliminate man-made
hazards, and advance bird science.
Birds & Nature
educates neighbors who never
before noticed the birds around
them. We are raising up advocates
for birds through our bird
walks and speaker programs.
Desert Rivers Audubon Society
Serving Metro Phoenix and the East Valley
“Educating and inspiring our community to protect and preserve birds, wildlife and their habitats.”
Latest News
The Desert Rivers Audubon Society’s Garden Tour de Bird on November 9 offers a self-guided tour of Tempe bird-friendly gardens.
The Desert Rivers Audubon Society’s Garden Tour de Bird on November 9 offers a self-guided tour of Tempe bird-friendly gardens.
Find Your Flock
Meet new friends who share your interest in birds!
Find a New Birding Buddy!
Birds & Brew Coffee Break is designed to help you get to know other birders.
On the fourth Tuesday of the month we start with a sunrise bird walk at the Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch, followed by coffee, conversation and a short presentation at a local coffee shop.
Go On a Field Trip!
Throughout the year guided field trips offer the opportunity to meet new people as well as new birds.
Watch our calendar and our email newsletter for dates and times.
We schedule walks at the most promising sites around the area and the state.
Learn together!
Every month Desert Rivers hosts a speaker event featuring birding experts, scientists, photographers, and others who tell entertaining and informative stories from the field.
All of these events are available on Zoom, and September through April you may choose to attend in person.
Desert Rivers Audubon Society Magazine
Our quarterly magazine delivers stories and photography that bring Arizona’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems to life.
Our content includes conservation commentaries, species accounts and stories about birding experiences in the field – all illustrated by superb photography.
Here is where you will also learn about the chapter’s latest conservation and education projects and upcoming events.
Print issues are a benefit of membership.
The magazine is also posted on this website.
