Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Catalina State Park
Wednesday, May 14, 21, and 28, 2025 6:30 a.m.
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 fieldx guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift shop.
Meet at the Trailhead parking lot near the restrooms.
MORE EVENTS
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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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Sunday, April 13, 2025
Shelter Dog Walking with PACC
Stretch your legs and help a pup from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) get out into nature on a short hike! Several ready-to-adopt dogs will be available to walk and staff from PACC will be present to answer questions.
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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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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!
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Saturdays, Oct. 19 to April 26, 2025
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, April 19, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers
Enjoy an afternoon of country western and folk music with recording artists Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers.
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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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First and third Mondays
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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Saturday, May 3, 2025
Music in the Mountains: House of Funk Chamber Quartet
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Music in the Mountains: Marana Big Fat Band
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Vicky Smith
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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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.
