Rio Reimagined

Diamond in the Desert
2025-10-29 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Corral at White Tank Ranch, 20300 W. Olive Ave, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Join the White Tank Mountains Conservancy’s annual fundraiser “Diamond in the Desert”, a fun and entertaining evening with music, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Funds will support the sustainable development and conservation of the White Tank Mountains park.
For more information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities:
Diamond in the Desert – Diamond in the Desert

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Native Seed Toss - Cave Creek Regional Park
2025-10-30 08:00 - 11:00 | Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N. Lava Lane, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Join Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department as they distribute and spread native seeds, selected for their natural resilience and ability to thrive in our local environment. Your efforts will help to restore healthy plant ecosystems in our public regional parks and it’s fun for all ages!
There are multiple dates available this Fall at Maricopa County Regional Parks around the valley.

October 31 at Usery Mountain Regional Park and White Tank Mountain Regional Park
November 1 at Estrella Mountain RP
November 6 at McDowell Mountain RP
November 7 at Spur Cross Ranch and Conservation Area
November 8 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park

For more information about this program and volunteer opportunity
Desert Defenders – About Us | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
For location information about the regional parks
Park Locator | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
OCTOBER EVENT FLYER CLICK HERE

Native Seed Toss - Usery Mountain Regional Park
2025-10-31 08:00 - 11:00 | Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa, 85207, United States
Join Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department as they distribute and spread native seeds, selected for their natural resilience and ability to thrive in our local environment. Your efforts will help to restore healthy plant ecosystems in our public regional parks and it’s fun for all ages!
There are multiple dates available this Fall at Maricopa County Regional Parks around the valley.

November 1 at Estrella Mountain RP
November 6 at McDowell Mountain RP
November 7 at Spur Cross Ranch and Conservation Area
November 8 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park

For more information about this program and volunteer opportunity
Desert Defenders – About Us | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
For location information about the regional parks
Park Locator | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
OCTOBER EVENT FLYER CLICK HERE

Native Seed Toss - Estrella Mountain Regional Park
2025-11-01 08:00 - 11:00 | Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, 85338, United States
Join Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department as they distribute and spread native seeds, selected for their natural resilience and ability to thrive in our local environment. Your efforts will help to restore healthy plant ecosystems in our public regional parks and it’s fun for all ages!
There are multiple dates available this Fall at Maricopa County Regional Parks around the valley.

November 6 at McDowell Mountain RP
November 7 at Spur Cross Ranch and Conservation Area
November 8 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park

For more information about this program and volunteer opportunity
Desert Defenders – About Us | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
For location information about the regional parks
Park Locator | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation

NOVEMBER EVENT FLYER CLICK HERE

Native Seed Toss - McDowell Mountain Regional Park
2025-11-06 08:00 - 11:00 | McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fort McDowell, AZ, 85264, United States
Join Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department as they distribute and spread native seeds, selected for their natural resilience and ability to thrive in our local environment. Your efforts will help to restore healthy plant ecosystems in our public regional parks and it’s fun for all ages!
There are multiple dates available this Fall at Maricopa County Regional Parks around the valley.

November 7 at Spur Cross Ranch and Conservation Area
November 8 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park

For more information about this program and volunteer opportunity
Desert Defenders – About Us | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
For location information about the regional parks
Park Locator | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation

NOVEMBER EVENT FLYER CLICK HERE

Native Seed Toss - Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
2025-11-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Join Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department as they distribute and spread native seeds, selected for their natural resilience and ability to thrive in our local environment. Your efforts will help to restore healthy plant ecosystems in our public regional parks and it’s fun for all ages!
There are multiple dates available this Fall at Maricopa County Regional Parks around the valley.

November 8 at White Tank Mountain Regional Park

For more information about this program and volunteer opportunity
Desert Defenders – About Us | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
For location information about the regional parks
Park Locator | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation

NOVEMBER EVENT FLYER CLICK HERE

AZSA Annual Mtg
2025-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Wildlife, 2600 E. Elwood St, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Mark your calendar for Arizona Sustainability Alliance’s annual event celebrating sustainability in Arizona and highlighting the work done by dedicated environmental advocates. This will be a breakfast event with opportunities to network with like-minded professionals and community leaders, hear from experts in the conservation field about pressing current issues.
For more information about Arizona Sustainability Alliance CLICK HERE

Native Seed Toss - White Tank Mountain Regional Park
2025-11-08 08:00 - 11:30 | White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ, 85355, United States
Join Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department as they distribute and spread native seeds, selected for their natural resilience and ability to thrive in our local environment. Your efforts will help to restore healthy plant ecosystems in our public regional parks and it’s fun for all ages!
There are multiple dates available this Fall at Maricopa County Regional Parks around the valley.

For more information about this program and volunteer opportunity
Desert Defenders – About Us | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation
For location information about the regional parks
Park Locator | Maricopa County Parks & Recreation

NOVEMBER EVENT FLYER CLICK HERE

Nature Fest PHX 2025
2025-11-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Rio Salado 7th Ave. Trailhead, 2801 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, 85041
Save the Date!
Nature Fest PHX 2025, an Urban Wildlife Conservation Day and Rio Reimagined event, will be on Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9am-2pm, with an 8am Salt River clean-up!

Join us in this celebration of urban wildlife, environmental education, and river communities!

For more information, check out the event website Nature Fest PHX

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Native Americans + Wildlife Celebration
2025-11-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Liberty Wildlife, 2600 E. Elwood St, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Join the Liberty Wildlife Non-Eagle feather Repository (LWNEFR) in a celebration of Native American Heritage Month (November) that honors the diverse cultural histories of Indigenous people in America and their connection with animals in their natural world. This family event will include native artisans, performers, educational interactions with animals, vendors, food and more!

For more information Native Americans and Wildlife Celebration – Liberty Wildlife

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AZSA 'Adopt-a-Park' Clean-up Event
2025-11-22 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
Join Arizona Sustainability Alliance for a clean-up of the banks of the Salt River.
Volunteers will pick up trash, remove invasive plant species, and conduct trail maintenance.
All clean-up materials will be provided onsite.
For more information and event registration – CLICK HERE

Mercado TONALLI: Gather at the River! 🚲
2025-11-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Rio Salado (South Central Ave), 2439 S. Central Ave., PHOENIX, AZ, 85004, United States
Join us for Mercado TONALLI at the Rio Salado on South Central Ave, Saturday, Nov 29th, from 9 am to 1 pm!
This isn’t just a market—it’s a connection to our roots. Just as our ancestors gathered at the river for commerce in these desert lands, this artisans and farmers market brings community together for food, crafts, and culture right by the Rio Salado.
Support your health and connect with the land! We encourage everyone to walk or bike the Rio Salado paths before, during, or after you visit the mercado. It’s the perfect way to move your body, enjoy the outdoors, and then celebrate with community and local vendors!
Market sponsorships available!
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Rio Reimagined Partnership Meeting
2025-12-09 08:30 - 10:00 | AZ
You are invited to join the December meeting of the Rio Reimagined partnership, a bimonthly discussion of the regional river revitalization initiative, planning, partner programming, events and project developments. This meeting is virtual and will be held on Zoom. Agenda and speaker information will be included in a meeting notice for the event.

If you would like to receive a Zoom meeting notice with link to attend, please email info@rioreimagined.com.

Tres Rios Clean-up
2025-12-20 07:00 - 09:00 | Tres Rios Base & Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale, 85323, United States
Join the City of Avondale for their bimonthly clean-up of the beautiful Base & Meridian Wildlife Area, at the Gila River, just north of Phoenix Raceway. This beautiful urban oasis is one of the rare areas of the river corridor with plentiful water and wildlife. The city provides all clean-up materials. Please bring water and wear a hat, sunscreen, and close-toed shoes.
For questions about this Avondale event, email afobbs-valentino@avondaleaz.gov

More information CLICK HERE

RIDE THE RIO with Protectors of the Salt River
2025-12-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Tempe Art Center, 700 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Join members of the community in a bike ride along the Salt River. The ride is part of an ongoing effort to reconnect community with Onk Akimel through stewardship, movement and shared experience.

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PHOENIX-TRES RIOS CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
2025-12-22 | Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, 85338, United States
Join Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Department for a Christmas bird count in multiple locations around the Base and Meridian Wildlife area.
This event is part of the annual winter National Audubon Society count of 15-mile areas in the U.S.
ALL DAY
Registration is required.
For registration and more details, please contact Robert Carter robert.carter@hey.com ​

Rio Reimagined Partnership Meeting
2026-02-10 08:30 - 10:00 | ZOOM
All interested parties are invited to join the February/April meeting of the Rio Reimagined partnership, a bimonthly discussion of the regional river revitalization initiative, planning, partner programming, events and project developments.
This meeting is virtual and will be held on Zoom. Agenda and speaker information will be included in a meeting notice for the event. The meeting is recorded and uploaded to the Rio Reimagined public Drop Box folder.

If you would like to receive a Zoom meeting notice with link to attend, or access to the RIO Drop Box, please email info@rioreimagined.com.

Adopt-a-Park : Rio Salado - Phoenix
2026-02-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
Join Arizona Sustainability Alliance in a bi-weekly river clean-up of the Rio Salado Restoration Area along the Salt River in central Phoenix. Volunteers may assist in a number of activities including removing invasive plants, pick-up trash and trail maintenance. This is a family-friendly activity to help beautify and conserve open space along the river.

For more information and registration
CLICK HERE

Audubon Arizona's Rio Community "Love Birds" Festival
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Celebrate your love for birds at the Rio Community Love Birds Festival. Mark your calendar for Audubon Arizona’s February Rio Community Festival, “Love Birds,” a free public event at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. Enjoy entertaining and educational activities for families and couples, including wild animal presentations, crafts, brunch and birding!

Tres Rios Nature Festival
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01 | Tres Rios Base & Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale, 85323, United States
Nature lovers, rejoice! This free public 2-day festival at the Gila River showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local area. This event includes guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, recreation on the water, dozens of conservation partners, food and music – it’s a fantastic family-friendly event in one of the most beautiful river locations in the west valley.
TIME: 10 AM – 3 PM
Accessibility may be limited due to the geographical limitations of the nature area. Event site includes parking on uneven surfacing, with several activities taking place in unpaved areas.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please sign up with the City of Avondale
CLICK HERE

Adopt-a-Park: Rio Salado – Phoenix
2026-02-28 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, 3131 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States

Tres Rios Nature Festival 2026
2026-03-01 08:00 - 15:00 | Tres Rios Base & Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale, 85323, United States

Landowner Listening Session
2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Gila Bend High School, 777 N. Logan Ave, Gila Bend, AZ, 85337, United States
The State of Arizona is interested in meeting with private landowners to discuss their concerns and priorities regarding trees and other vegetation on their property.
The Department of Forestry and Fire Management will use this input to inform services and resources to assist landowners with their goals and needs.

For more information, contact the Forestry Community Engagement Coordinator at 480-647-5689, or mbenning@dffm.az.gov.

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Keep Phoenix Beautiful River Walk Clean-up
2026-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Wildlife, 2600 E. Elwood St, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Join Keep Phoenix Beautiful and Liberty Wildlife for a free community clean-up event along the river walk next to Liberty Wildlife at the Salt River. All supplies will be provided along with water and refreshments. Mark your calendar and bring a friend!

Sign up to volunteer CLICK HERE

EL RIO VIVO Arts + Music Festival
2026-03-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Wildlife, 2600 E. Elwood St, Phoenix, 85040, United States
Bring your friends and family to a fantastic annual festival on the banks of the Salt River, hosted by Liberty Wildlife. Live music entertainment on multiple stages, wild animal encounters, river walk, kids crafts, food and more! Mark your calendar and we will see you at El Rio Vivo!
For more information CLICK HERE

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¡Vamos Afuera! Family Adventure Event
2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Tres Rios Base & Meridian Wildlife Area, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr., Avondale, 85323, United States
Rio Reimagined, in partnership with HECHO, Arizona Game and Fish, Sonoran Audubon Society and Wildlife for Tomorrow, is proud to present the first in a series of outdoor recreation events designed specifically for Hispanic families.
This family-friendly event will provide an engaging opportunity to connect with nature through hands-on learning experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Event highlights include:

Interactive, hands-on instruction in fishing, led by knowledgeable guides
Guided birding activities that introduce local species and habitats
Wildlife education focused on conservation, stewardship, and the natural environment
A welcoming outdoor setting along the banks of the Gila River at the Base & Meridian Wildlife Area

Additional details:

The event is designed for families of all ages and experience levels
Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged

This event is sold out. If you wish to register to be informed of future hands-on recreation events (fishing, birding, etc.), please email info@rioreimagined.com. Thank you!”

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City of Tempe Town Lake Open House
2026-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
The City of Tempe is seeking input as they design the park space along the north bank of Tempe Town Lake, approximately between the Elmore Bridge and the Marina.
This design planning effort will explore how recreation, entertainment and athletic spaces can enhance the lake experience while balancing everyday park use with special events and recreation programming. Your input will help guide how these public spaces look, feel and function for years to come. Additional community input opportunities will be available later this spring and summer as the design process continues. In addition, beginning March 24, view an on-demand information session and share feedback through April 12 at tempe.gov/forum. Your voice matters. Join in shaping the next chapter of this beloved community destination.
Tempe Center for the Arts – Lakeside Room (Brief presentation at 5:30 p.m.)
Parking is available in the garage directly west of the venue. Please bring
your parking ticket inside to be validated.
Learn More CLICK HERE

Tempe Town Lake Clean-up
2026-03-26 08:00 - 10:30 | Tempe Town Lake Marina, 550 E Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ, 85281, United States
Mark your calendar for the annual clean-up of the Marina area on the north side of the Lake, as well as trail maintenance and tree planting in the adjacent LoPiano Preserve. Event partners include Swire Coca-Cola, ASU Sustainability Practices, City of Tempe, Phoenix Suns, Sun Devil Hospitality and ASU/Rio Reimagined.
More information and registration link CLICK HERE
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