Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Reindeer Games!
When: 12/17/2026 at 02:00 PMJoin in on our reindeer games as during this month’s homeschool program we learn all about the science of play!
Guided Pier Walk
When: 12/18/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Discover the unique connection between our coastal community and ecosystem during this guided tour of the Pier!
Cathedral Caverns & Forest School: Reindeer Games!
When: 12/18/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Join in on our reindeer games as during this month’s homeschool program we learn all about the science of play!
Junior Rangers Tune into Nature
When: 12/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Discovery Trail
Tune into Nature and explore using all your senses, look, listen, touch, and smell the world around you.
Quilt the Forest: Textile Art Workshop
When: 12/19/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: The Gathering Place
Create small blocks of hand-sewn nature scenes for your own quilt at this textile art workshop!
Little Park Pals: The Christmas Owl
When: 12/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Don’t miss our fun and interactive story time, The Christmas Owl!
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 12/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!
Winter Tree ID & Medicinal Hike
When: 12/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Interested in learning more about the medicinal uses of trees? Join us at Chewacla!
Wintering Waterfowl: Duck Diversity on the Rise
When: 12/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Join our park naturalist on this week’s birdwatching adventure to see migratory ducks spending the winter down here.
Saturday Social Stroll
When: 12/19/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Discovery Trail
A relaxed Saturday stroll on our flat, shaded 3.5-mile Discovery Trail, perfect for beginners and nature lovers.
The Mountain of Health Stroll
When: 12/19/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Parking Lot
Discover the incredible history of Monte Sano Mountain!
The Christmas Owl Storytime and Ornament Painting
When: 12/19/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Join us for a cup of hot cocoa and a reading of The Christmas Owl, followed by tree cookie ornament painting!
Woodland Ornament Workshop
When: 12/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Make your own holiday ornament in this fun and easy workshop!
Winter Wildlife Bird Feeder
When: 12/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Spread holiday cheer to our bird friends with a homemade bird feeder craft!
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 12/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!