Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Summer Festival
Jul 31st – Aug 3rd
- HoursSUMMER FESTIVAL OPEN HOURS Wed 7/31 - 12 noon - 5:00 pm ; Thu 8/1 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ; Fri 8/2 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ; Sat 8/3 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- AdmissionFREE! (and fee based Field Trips $45 - $645)
Southwest Wings Spring Fling is held in May each year and offers guided trips to the many nearby birding hotspots in southeast Arizona. The Summer festival is held in August is our big event with free programs, wildlife exhibits, vendors, guided trips and a keynote buffet.
Southwest Wings is an educational celebration of the diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects, in their environment; the sky islands in southern Arizona. The unique confluence of three climate zones ensures that the species count is high and many are only found in this area of the United States. We average about 200 bird species each festival. Our high elevation location guarantees moderate temperatures during our field trips. We offer small group trips limited to a maximum of ten people plus a guide. Our roster of guides include many professional bird guides from the area who know the birds and where to find them.
Southwest Wings Birding Festival is a nonprofit educational organization, chartered as a 501(c)(3) under IRS guidelines. There are no members, only a board of directors, and therefore no membership dues to provide income. The two festivals are the major events put on by the group. Additional tax deductible donations to support the organization's goals are always welcome. The Southwest Wings mission is to promote nature-based tourism and environmental awareness in southeastern Arizona.
