Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
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
Park: Gulf
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?
Park: Cathedral Caverns
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!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
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
Park: DeSoto
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
Park: Gulf
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!
Park: Chewacla
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!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
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.
Park: Chewacla
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!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
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!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
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!
Park: Gulf
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!
Park: Cheaha
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!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
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.
Park: DeSoto
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!