Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
Catalina State Park
First and third Mondays 10-11 a.m.
Catalina State Park has been beloved for decades by many but do you know how the park came to be? Explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today. Take a “behind the scenes” look at today’s operations and get a “sneak peek” at exciting new upgrades coming to the park. Please bring a chair. Meet at the trailhead picnic area.
Note: This program is weather dependent.
MORE EVENTS
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Saturdays, Oct. 19-April 26, 2025 (CANCELED 3/15/25)
Catalina State Park Nature Program
Learn about and see many reptiles that live naturally in the Sonoran Desert. Listen to our experts talk about the creatures and their adaptions to survive in the desert.
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Saturday, March 15, 2025
Music in the Mountains: Your Money’s Worth
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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Sundays and Wednesdays
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Experienced bird guides lead this bird walk. They will help you spot and identify various birds that live and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder will enjoy this event.
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Thursdays, Feb. 27 | Mar. 20 | Mar. 27, 2025
Native Plant Walks at Catalina State Park
Join an Arizona Native Plant Society guided tour through the Upland Desert and Riparian plant communities along the Canyon Loop trail.
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Spring Equinox Hike
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a guided hike on the on the Canyon Loop Trail where you’ll enjoy beautiful mountain views.
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First and Third Friday of the Month
Catalina Nights
Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required.
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Sundays - check dates in description
Sunday Geology Walk at Catalina
How were the Santa Catalina Mountains formed? What are some of the different rocks in the park? Learn about the geology of the park with experienced geologist, Karen.
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Second and fourth Mondays
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Join our local interpretive guides for a hike to the Romero Ruins. With this program, you'll walk through one thousand years of Hohokam history in 90 minutes.
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Saturdays, March 1 | April 5, 2025
Buffel Slayers
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
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April 18, 2025
Star Party at Catalina State Park
Imagine what you can see with telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at Catalina State Park! Join us for an exciting, educational Star Party!
