Alapark Events
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 08/14/2026 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!
Park: DeSoto
Daybreak Flatwater Paddle Trip
When: 08/15/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature as we paddle upstream on the ‘coke bottle clear’ waters
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Wings Over Water: Birds of Lake Martin Shorelines
When: 08/15/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
See the wonderful waterfowl that patrol Lake Martin's shores on this week's birdwatching adventure!
Park: Lakepoint
Nature Walk for Wellness
When: 08/15/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!
Park: Cheaha
Bug Hunt
When: 08/15/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Cheaha Lake
Creepy crawlies, or COOL crawlies?? Either way, we're going to learn all about them in this hands-on program!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Creek Geeks Watershed Workshop
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:00 PMLeave the kids, grab your boots, and let’s get nerdy with nature!
Park: Oak Mountain
Burrows & Biodiversity: Gopher Tortoise Program & Encounter
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Learn all about Gopher Tortoises!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Play-Doh Planetarium
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Make a Play Doh planetarium and explore how real stars and constellations form the patterns we see at night.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
August Amazements
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
See what seasonal changes August has to offer in this beginning phenology hike for all ages!
Park: Chewacla
The Art of Leaf Printing
When: 08/15/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us as we learn how to use the natural world in art!
Park: Chewacla
Junior Rangers: Leave No Trace
When: 08/15/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about all things Leave No Trace, and how to become a Junior Ranger!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Saturday Cast & Catch
When: 08/15/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: T-Pier (34.40281N, 86.20611W)
Grab your fishing pole and join the Naturalist for a morning of fishing! Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
College Freshmen Hike
When: 08/15/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Start your new semester at college with a fun, beginner-friendly hike to the Falls!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Bats: Myth vs. Fact
When: 08/15/2026 at 08:00 PMUncover the truth about bats, test your knowledge, and learn about their incredible contributions to our environment.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Bartram's Kayaking
When: 08/16/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let’s discover Joe Wheeler State Park from the water!