Alapark Events
Park: Oak Mountain
Junior Ranger Guided Program: Leave No Trace
When: 05/17/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Leave No Trace!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 05/17/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 05/17/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/17/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join our interpretive team in adventuring through the park and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
May Motions
When: 05/17/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join us for this month's phenology hike for all ages and see what seasonal changes May brings to the park!
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 05/18/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!
Park: Gulf
Stellar Discoveries: James Webb Telescope
When: 05/19/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come join us to learn about the James Webb Telescope that was launched Christmas Day 2021!
Park: Gulf
Guided Hike- Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 05/20/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join our Naturalist at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead and enjoy a scenic stroll!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Bee-utiful Bees!
When: 05/20/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Celebrate World Bee Day by discovering everything you could want to know about bees and beekeeping!
Park: Gulf
Earth's Grand Scale: A Journey Through Discovery
When: 05/21/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for an exciting and in depth discussion about the beginnings of the Earths Scale!
Park: DeSoto
May Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 05/21/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: DeSoto
Leave No Trace Trivia
When: 05/21/2026 at 04:00 PMJeopardy-style trivia game about outdoor ethics, campfire safety, and protecting parks and wild spaces.
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Reading with Raptors
When: 05/21/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Don't miss our fun and interactive story time, Reading with Raptors!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Strange, Slimy, and Spectacular Fungi
When: 05/22/2026 at 08:00 PMLet’s talk fungi! Discover the fascinating world of Alabama fungi with guest naturalist Jamie Hart.
Park: Monte Sano
Junior Ornithologist Camp at Monte Sano State Park
When: 05/22/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: YACC Pavilion
Junior Ologist Camp is back at Monte Sano State Park, and we are excited to focus all on BIRDS!!!