Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Catalina State Park
Sundays and Wednesdays Times vary
Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours.
Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift shop.
Meet at the Trailhead parking lot near the restrooms. For the November 9 walk, please meet at the Picnic Area Ramada due to a running event at the trailhead.
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Guided Bird Walk Program Start Times |
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October – 7:30 a.m. |
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November – 8:00 a.m. |
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December – 8:30 a.m. |
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January – 8:30 a.m. |
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February – 8:00 a.m. |
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March – 7:30 a.m. |
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April – 7:00 a.m. |
MORE EVENTS
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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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Saturdays - Starting October 18 - April
Saturday 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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Second and fourth Mondays (Oct.-April)
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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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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First and third Mondays, October through April
Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
Join one of our park volunteers to explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today, and get a sneak peek of exciting upgrades planned.
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Saturdays: Dec 6 | Jan 3 | Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Apr 4
Buffel Slayers
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
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December 6, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Oro Valley Jazz Band
Join us for our concert series for an evening of smooth jazz!
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October - April
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!
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December 20, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Old Arizona Brass Band
Join us for our concert series featuring the Old Arizona Brass Band.
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January 1, 2026
First Day Hike at Catalina State Park
Ring in the New Year with a group hike on a new trail!
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: The Hares on the Mountain
Join us for our concert series for an evening of pleasant folk music!
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January 17, 2026
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Jazz Oasis
Join us for our concert series for jazz in the mountains!
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February 7, 2026
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Out of Kilters
Join us for our concert series to enjoy traditional celtic music in the mountains!
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February 21, 2026
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: A1 Reggae
Join us for our concert series to experience the funky reggae grooves of A1 Reggae!
