Alapark Events
Park: Cheaha
Appalachian History
When: 08/22/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Quilting, mountain music, and more. Learn all about how the people of the Appalachians survived and lived!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Tiny but Mighty Raptors: Small Predators of the Sky
When: 08/22/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Meet tiny but mighty raptors up close!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle - No Rental
When: 08/22/2026 at 05:30 PMMeeting Place: Short Creek Boat Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle along Short Creek! Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Campfire Nights at Cathedral 8/22/26
When: 08/22/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join us by the campfire for a night of fun stories, s'mores and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: American Revolution, the Birth of a Nation
When: 08/22/2026 at 08:00 PMThis interesting talk will shed new light on the story of how our nation was born- and reveal some historical facts.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/23/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Become a Naturalist for a Day!
When: 08/23/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about what working for Alabama State parks is like as you shadow the park naturalist!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Let's Go Fishing - Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/23/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Experience Fishing Like Never Before!
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers - Pier Explorers
When: 08/24/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Grab your Junior Park Rangers and join us at the pier for an adventure!
Park: Frank Jackson
All About Water - Frank Jackson Nature School
When: 08/26/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Learn all about water at Frank Jackson State Park!
Park: Gulf
Snakes of Gulf State Park
When: 08/26/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Discover the fascinating world of our native snakes in this engaging educational program!
Park: Frank Jackson
States of Matter - Frank Jackson Nature School
When: 08/26/2026 at 12:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Learn about the states of matter with a hands-on lesson!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
The Wilderness in Dogs
When: 08/26/2026 at 02:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Discover everything you might want to know about dogs during this guided hike along Picnic Loop Trail!
Park: Cheaha
Homeschool Series: Animal Adaptations
When: 08/27/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Welcome to our Homeschool Series! A deep dive on topics related to ecology, biology, zoology, history, and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 08/27/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Explore Joe Wheeler State Park and experience the wilds of nature with hands-on learning led by the Park Naturalist!