Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
History of Gulf Pirates
When: 01/15/2026 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!
Park: Lakepoint
Park After Dark: Stargazing
When: 01/16/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge
Join us on a cosmic adventure in the Park After Dark!
Park: Lakepoint
Archery Adventure
When: 01/16/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple 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.
Park: Gulf
Guided Walk at Lake Shelby
When: 01/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Join our naturalist on a guided walk across Lake Shelby!
Park: Gulf
Pine Needle Basketry Course 1/16
When: 01/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Learn the basic Skills and Techniques it takes to make a beautiful basket!
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 01/17/2026 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: Joe Wheeler
Winter Birds of Joe Wheeler State Park Hike 2026
When: 01/17/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Winter Birds of Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Cheaha
Painting in Plein Air
When: 01/17/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Trailhead
What is Plein Air painting? It just means we're painting outside!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Cozy Day Doodling
When: 01/17/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Come doodle the dreary January day away with us! All materials included!
Park: Cheaha
CCC Chat
When: 01/17/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: CCC Museum
Join us at the CCC Museum for a talk on the history of Cheaha State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Bartram's Winter Woods: Winter Tree ID Hike
When: 01/17/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: South Sauty Trailhead (34.47611N, 86.05525W)
Grab your field journal and embark on a winter tree ID hike with the Naturalist! Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Create a Creature
When: 01/17/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Use your imagination and a simple loom to craft your own wildlife-inspired stuffed animal!
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 01/17/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.
Park: Chewacla
Nature Journaling
When: 01/17/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Tap into your creative side and sit in the serene Chewacla State Park for nature journaling!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Shoreline Eagle Watch
When: 01/17/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Bring your binoculars and join the Naturalist on a shoreline walk to look for eagles and other birds! Fees may apply.
