Alapark Events

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History of Gulf Pirates
When: 01/29/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple 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!

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Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Taming the Wilds
When: 01/29/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Learn about domestication in this month's homeschool class!

Fees may apply.

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Radical Raptors at the Learning Campus
When: 01/29/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus

Join us for an interactive experience with our birds of prey!

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Gopher Tortoise Habitat Exploration
When: 01/29/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us for a walk through a beautiful Gopher Tortoise habitat!

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Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 01/29/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: lodge Lobby

Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School

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SPSOA Deer Management Hunt-Frank Jackson
Multiple dates and times available.

State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt

Fees may apply.

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Guided Walk at Lake Shelby
When: 01/30/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area

Join our naturalist on a guided walk across Lake Shelby!

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Park After Dark: Stargazing
When: 01/30/2026 at 05:30 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge

Join us on a cosmic adventure in the Park After Dark!

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Archery Adventure
When: 01/30/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Learn archery basics in a safe, fun setting while building outdoor skills and confidence.

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Pine Needle Basketry Course 1/30
When: 01/30/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Learn the basic Skills and Techniques it takes to make a beautiful basket!

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Bingo at the Clubhouse!
When: 01/30/2026 at 05:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Come on down to the Clubhouse and play bingo with us!

Fees may apply.

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New Year's Resolution Hike
When: 01/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion

Was your New Year’s Resolution to exercise and spend more time outside? If so, come join us on a hike! All ages welcome!

Fees may apply.

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Groundhog Day Celebration!
When: 01/31/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us for a Groundhog Day Celebration filled with crafts, activities, and story readings with hot cocoa!

Fees may apply.

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Wildlife Encounter
When: 01/31/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Meet a teacher creature!

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Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 01/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!

Fees may apply.