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Southeast Arizona

Birding

Festival

August 6–10, 2025

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Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Festival!
We’ll see you in 2025, August 6–10

UPDATE: 227 species seen in 2024! See the eBird trip report and 2024 photos at the buttons below.

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Festival!
We’ll see you in 2025, August 6–10

Looking for directions to your Meet-On-Site field trip? Find them here

FEATURED GUESTS

Catherine Hamilton

Artisit, birder, and US ambassador for Birding for Zeiss Sports Optics

Kenn Kaufman

Renowned birder, writer, editor, and illustrator

Steve Shunk

Author of "Peterson Reference Guide To Woodpeckers of North America"

What you need to know

Field Trips

Field Trips

Presentations & Events

Presentations & Events

Nature Expo

Nature Expo

FAQs & Local Info

FAQs & Local Info

Meet our Trip Leaders

Meet our Trip Leaders

Kids! Roadrunner Adventure Day

Roadrunner Adventure Day

Volunteer

Volunteer

T-Shirt

T-Shirt

DON'T MISS!

FREE Nature Expothe Festival hotspot!

“Happy Hours” from 4:30–5:30 pm (3:30 on Sat.) each evening with drinks, appetizers, and door prizes! Saturday features live birds and other animals from the Reid Park Zoo and Arizona Game and Fish. Bring the whole family!

Nature Expo hours:

  • Wednesday, August 7, 4–6 pm
  • Thursday, August 8, 12–5:30 pm
  • Friday, August 9, 12–5:30 pm
  • Saturday, August 10, 10 am–5:30 pm

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Festival Details

Festival Headquarters:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park. (MAP)

Registration Fee

There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee for all festival participants that are attending fee based activities: field trips, workshops, and evening programs. In addition, each activity previously mentioned has its own associated fees. No registration or fee is required to attend the Nature Expo. Click on the buttons below for more detailed information about the different aspects of the festival.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received on or before July 19, 2024 will be refunded less a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after July 19. Tucson Audubon reserves the right to cancel or revise any event for any reason. If it becomes necessary to cancel a paid event (field trip or dinner) for which you have a reservation, we will notify you and issue a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

Scholarships Available

Tucson Audubon Society is committed to connecting all people to nature regardless of income. Anyone with a financial need is encouraged to apply. Scholarships are given based on availability of funds. Click here for the financial assistance form.

Proceeds from this event support Tucson Audubon’s mission to inspire people to protect and enjoy birds. Thanks for being part of our effort; your presence shows a commitment to our endeavor!

Questions?

For festival questions, please email lsafford@tucsonaudubon.org

Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors!