Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Alabama's Native Tortoise
When: 09/01/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Discover the vital research currently taking place at Gulf State Park focused on the gopher tortoise!
Park: Chewacla
Volcanoes and the Earth's Surface - Chewacla Nature School
When: 09/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Make a volcano at Chewacla while we learn about the science behind the Earth’s surface and volcanoes!
Park: Gulf
Explore the Shore
When: 09/03/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Rediscover the beach by learning about the coastal plants and animals that thrive in this unique ecosystem!
Park: DeSoto
September Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 09/03/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cathedral Caverns & Forest School: Omnivores
When: 09/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Snacking away at plants and meat, in this month’s homeschool class, discover the science of omnivores!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Home School Day: Fossils and Prehistoric Life (1:30PM)
When: 09/04/2026 at 01:30 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Fossils can be fun for all ages!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cave Art: Turning Stone into Paint
When: 09/04/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Unearth creativity from within the caverns as you make paint out of rocks in this month’s Cave Art Class!
Park: Monte Sano
Plant Wave: The Hidden Ballads of Nature
When: 09/04/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater
Come listen to the sounds of nature with us!
Park: Lakepoint
Live Performance: Black and Gold Band
When: 09/04/2026 at 06:30 PMMeeting Place: Grand Ballroom
Live Performance: Black and Gold
Park: Chewacla
Lunar Lemonade Evening Hike
When: 09/04/2026 at 06:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Beat the heat with a cool cup of lemonade as we hike our trails together in the evening!
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Stargazing
When: 09/04/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Junior Rangers head outside for a magical night of stargazing and sky exploring fun.
Park: Monte Sano
Guided Night Hike
When: 09/04/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Lot
Join us for a guided night hike!
Park: DeSoto
Fierce Flyers: The World of Loggerhead Shrikes
When: 09/04/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin guest naturalist Michelle Reynolds to discover the fascinating world of the Loggerhead Shrike.
Park: Blue Springs
Unplugged: Nature Journaling
When: 09/05/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Unplug and unwind with us at Blue Springs State Park with Nature Journaling!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Let's Go Fishing - Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 09/05/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Experience Fishing Like Never Before!