Twelve unbiased chapters function throughout the Audubon Southwest area. Think about becoming a member of a chapter near you to take part in bird-related occasions close to you and interact on native points. Learn on for present chapter highlights!
2026 Joint State Chapter Gathering, April 2-4
Greater than fifty chapter members representing 9 of our 12 chapters gathered in Phoenix earlier this month for our biannual assembly. The power was nice as outdated buddies received to catch-up and new friendships had been made. We had been particularly completely satisfied to host members of our latest campus chapter from Arizona Western Faculty (AWC) in Yuma. Individuals loved shows about Nationwide Audubon’s Flight Plan, the Audubon Conservation Ranching Program, utilizing storytelling to raise conservation motion, and how you can enhance membership and variety of members. Break-out teams mentioned fundraising, conservation actions, and campus chapter growth. A giant spotlight was the Saturday birding excursions, with the Gilbert Riparian group tallying 47 species (and one wayward rooster). “Gilbert” was adopted by one of many Arizona Western Faculty college students and is settling in together with his new flock in Yuma because the golf equipment’ new mascot.
Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo Surveying Internship
Sonoran Audubon Society (SAS) is presently recruiting current faculty graduates and upper-level faculty college students for the 2026 Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Survey Certification Paid Internship Program that runs from mid-June through mid-August 2026 (dates TBD). Interns will accompany Audubon biologists on established survey transects in central Arizona. Dependable transportation is required however carpooling is feasible. Learn more and apply here.
Continental Divide Path Days in Silver Metropolis
Bird Alliance of Southwestern New Mexico will likely be a part of the Continental Divide Path Days Speaker Sequence in Silver Metropolis on April 24. Brian Dolton, birder extraordinaire, will likely be sharing details about birds that hikers and fans could encounter alongside the Continental Divide Path in southern New Mexico. See more information here.
