Alapark Events

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Paint and Sip
When: 05/16/2026 at 05:30 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge

Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.

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Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt and Plant ID
When: 05/16/2026 at 03:00 PM
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Join us as we find natural items on our scavenger hunt list and will learn how to identify the plants.

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Mountain Music Jamboree
When: 05/16/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower

Join us for a good old fashioned bluegrass/folk jam at Cheaha State Park!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Ranger Exploration!
When: 05/16/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion

Interested in becoming an official Blue Springs Junior Ranger? Join us for a fun-filled program!

Fees may apply.

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Jr. Ranger Guided Program: 5 Senses Hike
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead

Calling all Junior Rangers! Come connect with nature on this guided hike!

Fees may apply.

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Tallow Takedown: Invasive Tree Removal
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Picnic Area

Join us for a hands-on conservation effort to help remove invasive Chinese Tallow Trees from our park!

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Gopher Tortoise Get Together
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Lookout Structure, Rosemary Dunes Trail

Join us on May 16th from 9-11 AM on Rosemary Dunes Trail, where will be celebrating Gopher Tortoise Research!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/17/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Join our interpretive team in adventuring through the park and earn your Junior Ranger badge!

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Junior Ranger Guided Program: Leave No Trace
When: 05/17/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Leave No Trace!

Fees may apply.

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Learning by the Lake
When: 05/17/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Join us by the lake for a swing-by science lesson, game, craft, story, or more! A new activity every week!

Fees may apply.

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May Motions
When: 05/17/2026 at 01:30 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us for this month's phenology hike for all ages and see what seasonal changes May brings to the park!

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Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 05/17/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina

Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour

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Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 05/17/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion

Naturalist Encounter at the Marina

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Guided Pier Walk
When: 05/18/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier

Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!

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Stellar Discoveries: James Webb Telescope
When: 05/19/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Come join us to learn about the James Webb Telescope that was launched Christmas Day 2021!