Alapark Events
Park: Lakepoint
Sun Printing
When: 07/18/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Create vibrant sun prints using natural turmeric dye. Arrange leaves and objects to form unique botanical patterns!
Park: DeSoto
Trail Trekker Hike Series: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 07/18/2026 at 09:00 AMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff on a beautiful outdoor adventure hike on the Desoto Scout Trail (DST).
Park: Oak Mountain
Alabama Lore: Legends & Mysterious Tales
When: 07/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Alabama Lore and Legends!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Winged Wonders: Moths
When: 07/18/2026 at 08:00 PMStott Noble during National Moth Week for an opportunity to observe different species and add to our biodiversity list
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Packing for Success
When: 07/19/2026 at 01:15 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Learn how to pack and what to pack when planning a hike to leave you prepared and comfortable when exploring nature!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Campfire Night at Cathedral 7/19/26
When: 07/19/2026 at 07:30 PMMeeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)
Camping at the Caverns? Join in on this campfire experience with S'mores stories and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 07/19/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide
Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/21/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Oak Mountain
Field to Future Drummond Educator Workshop II
When: 07/23/2026 at 08:30 AMMeeting Place: Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center
Field to Future: STEM Connections in Education and the Environment Teacher Workshop 8 PD Hours
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Diving in!
When: 07/23/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
During this month's homeschool program we will learn all about water!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Bartram's Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 07/24/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
Park: Cathedral Caverns
D&D in the Park
When: 07/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Descend into the cave entrance to play a game of D&D! Both new and old players are welcome!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Shoreline Seining
When: 07/24/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakeside Pavilion
Roll up your sleeves and join the Naturalist in shoreline seining! Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 07/24/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Alabama Paleontology
When: 07/24/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!
