Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 05/25/2026 at 09:00 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!
Park: Oak Mountain
Scales & Tails
When: 05/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
MEET LIVE ANIMALS!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Around the Campfire 5/25/26
When: 05/25/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)
Become a Junior Ranger and join us by the campfire for s'mores and plenty of fun!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 05/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 05/26/2026 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
Angler Academy May 26, 6pm
When: 05/26/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! From gear and knots to casting and catching, you
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Constellations
When: 05/26/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Find your way through the night sky by learning how to locate constellations!
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers - Beach Explorers
When: 05/27/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Grab your junior ranger and join us for a beach walk!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
The Fabric of Time: Exploring Events, Age, and Space
When: 05/28/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for a thought-provoking program to explore relationship between space-time, events, and the concept of age!
Park: DeSoto
Bats: Myth vs. Fact
When: 05/28/2026 at 04:00 PMInteractive bat trivia exploring Alabama bat species, myths, and their role in the environment.
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy May 28, 7am
When: 05/28/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! From gear and knots to casting and catching, you
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy May 28, 9:30am
When: 05/28/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! From gear and knots to casting and catching, you
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 05/28/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School
Park: Gulf
Birding for Beginners at the Learning Campus
When: 05/28/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Join us for an engaging and informative program designed for aspiring birdwatchers!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
In Bartram’s Wake: A Naturalist’s Paddle
When: 05/28/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature as we paddle upstream on the ‘coke bottle clear’ waters
Fees may apply.