Alapark Events
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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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!!!
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 05/22/2026 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!
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/22/2026 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: Cheaha
Painting in Plein Air
When: 05/23/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Cheaha Lake
What is Plein Air painting? It just means we're painting outside!
Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Crafting with Nature
When: 05/23/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Sauty Pavilion
Join the Naturalist at the Sauty Pavilion to get crafty with natural materials! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Saturday Cast & Catch
When: 05/23/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: T-Pier (34.40281N, 86.20611W)
Grab your fishing pole and join the Naturalist for a morning of fishing! Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Park After Dark Trivia
When: 05/23/2026 at 08:00 PMNighttime trivia adventure featuring nocturnal wildlife, stars, insects, and glow-in-the-dark discoveries.