Stone & Soil: Hypertufa Plant Pot Workshop
When: 05/14/2026 at 12:00 PMLearn how to create hypertufa pots—unique, lightweight containers that add a rustic, stone-like look to your home garden
Unusual Beach Creatures at the Learning Campus
When: 05/14/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Curious about the creatures you spot along the beach?
Cathedral Caverns & Forest School: Pollination 5/14/26
When: 05/14/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
During this month's homeschool program we will learn all about pollination and pollinators!
Wheeler Lake and Forest School - Eco Boating Tour
When: 05/14/2026 at 04:00 PMMeeting Place: Marina Store
Wheeler Lake and Forest School - Eco Boating Tour
Hernando’s Adventure Storytime Hike
When: 05/14/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Join DeSoto State Park staff on a hike along the Azalea Cascade Interpretive Trail
Seine Net Experience
When: 05/15/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Pavilion
Learn how to use a seine net in our brackish water lakes, you never know what we might discover!
Eye Spy-der
When: 05/15/2026 at 07:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!
Hike with a Naturalist: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 05/15/2026 at 10:00 AMA challenging & steep 6.5 mile hike on the West Fork of Little River.
Chewacla Family Feud
When: 05/15/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Bring your friends and family to compete in a game of Chewacla Family Feud!
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 05/15/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!
Endangered Species Heroes & Junior Ranger!
When: 05/15/2026 at 01:15 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Learn about Junior Ranger and become a hero to endangered species!
Eagles and Alligators Nature Walk
When: 05/16/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join us for a stroll along a popular trail for spotting Eagles and Alligators!
Jr. Ranger Guided Program: 5 Senses Hike
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Calling all Junior Rangers! Come connect with nature on this guided hike!
Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt and Plant ID
When: 05/16/2026 at 03:00 PMMeeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us as we find natural items on our scavenger hunt list and will learn how to identify the plants.
May Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 05/16/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!