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Learn more about Arizona's habitats and wildlife by joining ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ for exciting service opportunities! 

Burrowing Owl Relocation 

For more than 10 years, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Southwest has partnered with the Wild At Heart Raptor Center to support Burrowing Owls across Arizona. Once common throughout central Arizona, these small, ground-dwelling owls are rapidly disappearing due to development. To give them a fighting chance, volunteers help build artificial burrows, construct temporary release tents where owls acclimate for about a month, and later remove the tents so the birds can fly free. 

Go here to sign up for volunteer days and visit Wild At Heart for additional workdays. To be signed up directly with Wild At Heart and to be alerted about other projects . 

Garden and River Clean-ups 

Volunteer at the Rio Salado ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center in South Phoenix to help restore the Salt River and its surrounding habitats. Activities include trash clean-up, removing invasive plants that threaten native species, and planting native vegetation to strengthen the ecosystem. Restrooms and indoor resting areas are available throughout the day. These hands-on cleanups are a meaningful way to support local wildlife, improve the health of the river and riparian areas, and connect with the community while enjoying the outdoors.  

To view event dates and sign up for a cleanup, go here.