Join us for a stroll through the Rio Salado Audubon Center, the Audubon film Birds on the Move: Desert Rivers, refreshments and remarks from Mayor Kate Gallego and Audubon Southwest representatives about what it takes to make Phoenix more bird friendly.
The event will also include a pledge signing ceremony where city leaders and the public can pledge to turn off non-essential lights at home during migratory bird seasons. The first 1,000 people to sign will receive a poster designed by local artist Ariana Enriquez.
What: Launch of the Bird-Friendly PHX Campaign
Where: Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
3131 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
5:00-6:00 p.m.: Mingle, drink, eat, and stroll grounds at Rio Salado Audubon Center
6 p.m.: Erika Flores, Audubon Southwest and Rockies, invites guests to gather in program area for film screening of Birds on the Move: Desert Rivers and Bird Friendly PHX program
6:10 p.m.: Film plays
6:20 p.m.: Haley Paul, Audubon Southwest, speaks about the importance of migratory bird safety, conservation efforts, why the public matters in this
6:25 p.m.: Mayor Kate Gallego speaks about City’s commitment to migratory bird safety and why it matters, making Phoenix wildlife friendly
6:30 p.m.: Tricia Balluff, City of Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs, speaks about the initiative, what Phoenix is doing
6:35 p.m.: Haley, Erika, Tricia, Mayor Gallego and Councilmembers invited to come forward to sign the pledge and take photos
6:45 p.m.: Attendees encouraged to sign pledge
7:00 p.m. – Event concludes
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