Alapark Events

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Night & Day Birds of Prey
When: 09/30/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey.

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October Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 10/01/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!

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Pioneer Camp - Chewacla Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom

Step back in time at Chewacla with hands-on pioneer crafts as we learn about life on the frontier!

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Junior Dendrologist Camp at Monte Sano
When: 10/02/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater

Branch out and leaf all your troubles behind, join us at Monte Sano State Park for a Junior Dendrologist Camp all about

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Bartram's Decomposer Detectives - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Search logs and leaf litter to discover the tiny decomposers recycling the forest and returning nutrients to the soil

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Home School Day: Strange Plants (1:30 PM)
When: 10/02/2026 at 01:30 PM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus

Join us for our Strange Plants Homeschool Day!

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Bartram's Autumn Star Tour
When: 10/02/2026 at 07:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Tennis Court

Discover October's night sky and learn how constellations guide navigation, seasons, and traditions throughout history.

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Campfire Talk: Tales of Appalachia
When: 10/02/2026 at 07:00 PM

Gather 'round the fire with DeSoto State Park staff for Tales of Appalachia

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Dive Against Debris
When: 10/03/2026 at 08:00 AM
Meeting 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.

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Mini Scarecrows
When: 10/03/2026 at 09:30 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion

Craft and design your own mini scarecrow and visit our Scarecrows in the Park at Frank Jackson!

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A Particular Set of Skills: Avian Specialists
When: 10/03/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Learn about some of our bird species that are specialized to survive in particular environments.

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Alligators in Autumn
When: 10/03/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Marina

Discover how alligators slow down, build gator holes, and survive fall and winter through adaptations.

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Stone & Soil: Hypertufa Leaf Casting Workshop
When: 10/03/2026 at 12:00 PM

Create a unique hypertufa leaf casting and learn creative ways to use this durable material in landscapes.

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Eco Tour on Lake Martin
When: 10/03/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Store

Come enjoy a guided boat ride around Lake Martin!

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Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3

Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!