Exploring the History of Navigation
When: 09/16/2025 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
This course offers a rich exploration of how human curiosity and ingenuity have shaped our ability to navigate the world
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 09/16/2025 at 08:00 AMMultiple 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!
Celtic Life! - Chewacla Cubs Nature School
When: 09/17/2025 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us on an interactive, storytelling adventure as we dive into the world of Celtic history!
Snake Encounters
When: 09/17/2025 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!
Earth's Grand Scale: A Journey Through Discovery
When: 09/17/2025 at 01:00 PMMultiple 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 Explorer Adventure Series: DeSoto Critter Crawl
When: 09/18/2025 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
This safari-style hike encourages kids to use their imaginations while learning real facts about each animal.
Rickwood Caverns and Forest School: Crystal Formation
When: 09/18/2025 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join us for our homeschool program at the caves!
All About the Equinox
When: 09/18/2025 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Take a moment to learn about the Equinox and both the facts and fictions that surround it!
Bear Aware! A Growing Population
When: 09/18/2025 at 06:30 PMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff to learn about Alabama’s State Mammal, the Black Bear!
Homeschool Series: Fungus Files
When: 09/18/2025 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore fungi through hands-on activities each week in Sept! For ages 5–12. Learn, play and discover the fungus among us
History of Gulf Pirates
When: 09/18/2025 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come to the Nature Center to hear exciting tales of the local pirates who traversed the Gulf of Mexico!
Wild Wonders: Friday Birdwatching
When: 09/19/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Leave No Trace Trivia
When: 09/19/2025 at 05:00 PMLeave No Trace Trivia—a interactive Jeopardy-style game that’ll challenge what you think you know about outdoor ethics!
52 Hikes in 2025
When: 09/19/2025 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us for an exciting year of adventure and exploration with 52 Hikes in 2025!
Art in the Park
When: 09/19/2025 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Activities Building
Join us for an exciting hour of creativity and fun at our Arts in the Park program, designed especially for kids aged 5