Energy

Interested in a career that helps the environment? Explore cool jobs in environmental sciences and resource management. Meet experts that will share what they do and how you can get training and experience necessary to enter environmentally-focused careers. These events are free to the public, as are all events at the Rio Salado Audubon Center. 

The 110 acre Riparian Preserve offers students access to a wide variety of environmental studies. Our unique setting provides opportunities to participate in fun and educational experiences not possible in the classroom.

All activities at the Preserve are correlated to the current Arizona State Standards and are cross-curricular in their approach.

Join Willow Bend to learn more about solar energy and ways to bring this cutting-edge science into K-12 classrooms! This full-day workshop will introduce the science of electricity and photovoltaic systems through hands-on activities, interactive games, and lectures / discussions hosted by Ryan Holtz, aerospace engineer and owner of Prometheus Solar. Participants will also receive activities to do with students of all ages, a so...lar-cooked lunch, and .75 continuing education credits!

Questing is a natural history scavenger hunt designed to connect people with the history and culture of a particular area.

Stop by Willow Bend Mondays-Fridays from 9:00AM - 4:00PM to take part in this exciting, informative adventure!

On the first Friday of each month, swing by for a tour of how we “walk the talk” with our building, BioBug, rainwater harvesting, and more!