Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Dive Against Debris
When: 09/26/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join us for an event dedicated to protecting and preserving our local marine environment, Dive Against Debris!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
From Forest to Canvas- Leaf Pounding
When: 09/26/2026 at 04:00 PMLeaf pounding is a simple, stunning technique, historically used to decorate fabric
Park: DeSoto
In Bartram’s Wake: A Naturalist’s Paddle
When: 09/26/2026 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.
Park: DeSoto
Serious Skills Series: Flintknapping Workshop
When: 09/26/2026 at 09:00 AMDelve into the ancient art of stone tool-making!
Park: Frank Jackson
Volcanoes and the Earth's Surface - Frank Jackson Nature School
When: 09/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Make a volcano at Frank Jackson while we learn about the science behind the Earth’s surface and volcanoes!
Park: Frank Jackson
Edible Aquifers - Frank Jackson Nature School
When: 09/30/2026 at 12:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Build an edible model of an aquifer as we explore groundwater systems!
Park: DeSoto
Watercolors for Beginners- Autumn Brushstrokes
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PMDiscover the beauty of native wildflowers through the art of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/04/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/04/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 10/08/2026 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: DeSoto
Journeys Through the Past- De Soto & De Luna
When: 10/09/2026 at 07:00 PMJSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein will share their incredible stories and show how these explorers shaped the Southeast.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 10/09/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Viking Age Archaeology
When: 10/10/2026 at 07:00 PMJSU archaeologist Dr. Kathryn Catlin will share stories from her time digging in northern Iceland
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 10/10/2026 at 11:00 AMMeeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 10/10/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park