City of Phoenix officials are joining Audubon Southwest representatives this week to make a pledge to make Phoenix more bird friendly.

The event at 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Ave., will include a screening of the film “Birds on the Move: Desert Rivers,” refreshments and remarks from Mayor Kate Gallego and Audubon Southwest representatives.

There will be a pledge signing ceremony where both city leaders and the public can pledge to turn off non-essential lights at home during migratory bird seasons. The first 1,000 people to sign will receive a poster designed by local artist Ariana Enriquez.

Register for the event here.

Schedule

5-6 p.m.: Mingle, drink, eat and stroll grounds at Rio Salado Audubon Center.

6 p.m.: Erika Flores, Audubon Southwest and Rockies, invites guests to gather in program area for film screening of “Birds on the Move: Desert Rivers” and Bird Friendly PHX program.

6:10 p.m.: Film plays

6:20 p.m.: Haley Paul, Audubon Southwest, speaks about the importance of migratory bird safety, conservation efforts and why the public matters in this.

6:25 p.m.: Mayor Kate Gallego speaks about city’s commitment to migratory bird safety and why it matters, making Phoenix wildlife friendly.

6:30 p.m.: Tricia Balluff, city of Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs, speaks about the initiative and what Phoenix is doing.

6:35 p.m.: Event speakers and Phoenix city councilmembers invited to come forward to sign the pledge and take photos.

6:45 p.m.: Attendees encouraged to sign pledge.

7:00 p.m.: Event concludes.

Editor's note: The above was republished from a city of Phoenix news release.