Alapark Events

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Radical Raptors at Gulf State Par
When: 09/15/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Come meet our raptor animal ambassadors!

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Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 09/16/2025 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion

Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!

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Exploring the History of Navigation
When: 09/16/2025 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

This course offers a rich exploration of how human curiosity and ingenuity have shaped our ability to navigate the world

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Snake Encounters
When: 09/17/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!

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Earth's Grand Scale: A Journey Through Discovery
When: 09/17/2025 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us for an exciting and in depth discussion about the beginnings of the Earths Scale!

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Celtic Life! - Chewacla Cubs Nature School
When: 09/17/2025 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us on an interactive, storytelling adventure as we dive into the world of Celtic history!

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All About the Equinox
When: 09/18/2025 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Take a moment to learn about the Equinox and both the facts and fictions that surround it!

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History of Gulf Pirates
When: 09/18/2025 at 11:00 AM
Multiple 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!

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Park Explorer Adventure Series: DeSoto Critter Crawl
When: 09/18/2025 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.

This safari-style hike encourages kids to use their imaginations while learning real facts about each animal.

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Rickwood Caverns and Forest School: Crystal Formation
When: 09/18/2025 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us for our homeschool program at the caves!

Fees may apply.

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Homeschool Series: Fungus Files
When: 09/18/2025 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Explore fungi through hands-on activities each week in Sept! For ages 5–12. Learn, play and discover the fungus among us

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Bear Aware! A Growing Population
When: 09/18/2025 at 06:30 PM

Join DeSoto State Park Staff to learn about Alabama’s State Mammal, the Black Bear!

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Campfire Talk: Firefly Facts & Flashes
When: 09/19/2025 at 08:00 PM

Gather around the glow of the campfire and discover the science behind nature’s tiny lanterns

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52 Hikes in 2025
When: 09/19/2025 at 06:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Join us for an exciting year of adventure and exploration with 52 Hikes in 2025!

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Nature Nook
When: 09/19/2025 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Mountain Store

Join us at the Mountain Store to ask our Interpretive Team questions about the park!