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The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area

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The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area stretches along five miles of the Salt River just south of downtown Phoenix. Once a dump site, the area is now a lush riparian corridor with five miles of paved and dirt trails dotted with unique design and user features.

Bird watchers have spotted more than 200 species of birds (and counting...) in Rio Salado's varied habitats from wetland ponds to mesquite bosque to cottonwood/willow forest. Hike, bike, wheelchair, jog, horseback -- anyone can access Rio Salado and experience the Salt River's rich and varied wildlife as it once was -- all in the heart of the nation's fifth largest city.

Useful Information: Dogs are not allowed.

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    The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area

    2439 South Central Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85004

    Phone: (602) 262-6863   |   Fax: 6025348223   |   Email   |  

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  • • Current Events

      05/02/09- Ongoing

      Saturday Morning Bird Hikes The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area Saturday Morning Bird Hikes Presented by Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area May 2, 2009 - Ongoing First Saturday of every month from discover the birds of Rio Salado on this guided walk along the riverbank with Tom Gaskill. Participants will learn basic skills of binocular use, then practice bird watching and identification using field guides. This 1 to 2 mile walk on even surfaces will be taken at a leisurely pace with numerous stops. What to bring: binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Items provided: handouts, binoculars, field guides, and snack.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/02/09- Ongoing

    Saturday Morning Bird Hikes The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area Saturday Morning Bird Hikes Presented by Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area May 2, 2009 - Ongoing First Saturday of every month from discover the birds of Rio Salado on this guided walk along the riverbank with Tom Gaskill. Participants will learn basic skills of binocular use, then practice bird watching and identification using field guides. This 1 to 2 mile walk on even surfaces will be taken at a leisurely pace with numerous stops. What to bring: binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Items provided: handouts, binoculars, field guides, and snack.

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events at this time.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/19/10	Arizona Animal Encounters: Arizona Animals The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    05/22/10	Armchair Birding The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    05/15/10	Arizona Animal Encounters: Hunters and Prey The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    05/01/10	Warbler Walk The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    04/10/10	International Migratory Bird Day ? The Power of Partnerships The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    04/10/10- 04/24/10	Saturday Bird Walks The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    02/13/10	Rapter Rap The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    10/24/09	World Water Day The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    09/19/09	Hip, Herp, Hooray The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    09/12/09	Dragonfly Discovery Walk The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    09/04/09	Give a Hoot Owl Prowl The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    06/06/09	Strawberry Full Moon Hike The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    05/08/09	Moonrise Sunset Hike The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    04/18/09	Worst Case Scenario Hike The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    04/11/09	Warbler Walk The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    04/04/09	3rd Annual International Migratory Bird Day The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    04/01/09	Family Nature Walk The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    02/28/09	Beginners Bird Walk The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    02/21/09	Take A Walk on the Wildflower Side The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    11/22/08	CSI ~ Critter Scene Investigation The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    11/08/08	Stepping Into Art - Mosiac Stepping Stones The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    11/07/08	Fun Friday! Rocking the Rio The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    11/01/08	Rio's Scavenger Hunt Bike Scramble The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    10/25/08	Raptor Rap The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    10/19/08	Hound Hike The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    10/18/08	World Water Festival The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    09/20/08	Sparrow ID The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    09/13/08	Bat Walk, Talk, and Listen The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area
    08/10/08- 12/06/08	Saturday Morning Bird Walk at the Rio The Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area