Alapark Events

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Weekly Hike
When: 05/23/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!

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Turtles of the Gulf Coast
When: 05/23/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Celebrate World Turtle Day by joining us to learn about the wide variety of turtles found along the Gulf Coast!

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Little Park Pals: Turtle Talk
When: 05/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us for a fun and interactive animal encounter created especially for our youngest nature lovers!

Wind Creek Nature Lab: Clever Critters!
When: 05/23/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Come learn about cool animal adaptations!

Fees may apply.

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Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 05/23/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!

Fees may apply.

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Nature Journaling Club
When: 05/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us every month to enjoy nature out at Chewacla with a group of like-minded creatives!

Fees may apply.

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Turtle Time & Junior Rangers
When: 05/23/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Learn about turtles and our Junior Ranger Program!

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Hidden Waterfall Hike
When: 05/23/2026 at 03:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion

Join us for an exciting, guided hike to Chewacla’s natural waterfall—the Hidden Falls!

Fees may apply.

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Trail Trekker Hike: Gilliam Loop
When: 05/23/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.

Join DeSoto State Park staff for a 4.8-mile guided hike on the Gilliam Loop Trail at DeSoto State Park.

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Daybreak Flatwater Paddle Trip
When: 05/23/2026 at 07:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

Guided morning kayak trip on Little River featuring wildlife, history, and scenic flatwater paddling.

Fees may apply.

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Campfire Talk: Park After Dark Trivia
When: 05/23/2026 at 08:00 PM

Nighttime trivia adventure featuring nocturnal wildlife, stars, insects, and glow-in-the-dark discoveries.

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Alabama Lore: Legends & Mysterious Tales
When: 05/23/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Alabama Lore and Legends!

Fees may apply.

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BARK Rangers
When: 05/23/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom

Bring your pup to become a Chewacla BARK Ranger!

Fees may apply.

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Jr. Ranger Guided Program: Crazy Cheaha Constructors
When: 05/23/2026 at 11:00 AM
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower

Calling all Junior Rangers! Come nature build with us!

Fees may apply.

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Painting in Plein Air
When: 05/23/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Cheaha Lake

What is Plein Air painting? It just means we're painting outside!

Fees may apply.