Alapark Events
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Magnetic Magic
When: 07/17/2026 at 10:15 AMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Stop by in between cave tours to learn about magnets!
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Bug's Life
When: 07/17/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for an exciting educational program about bugs and insects!
Park: Chewacla
The Art of Leaf Printing
When: 07/17/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us as we learn how to use the natural world in art!
Park: Wind Creek
Campfire Talk: Frog Calls
When: 07/17/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
Gather around the fire and learn about frog calls!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Winged Wonders: Moths
When: 07/17/2026 at 08:00 PMStott Noble during National Moth Week for an opportunity to observe different species and add to our biodiversity list
Park: Lake Guntersville
Saturday Cast & Catch
When: 07/18/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple 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: Wind Creek
Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 07/18/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Trail Trekker Hike Series: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 07/18/2026 at 09:00 AMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff on a beautiful outdoor adventure hike on the Desoto Scout Trail (DST).
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 07/18/2026 at 10:00 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: Oak Mountain
Alabama Lore: Legends & Mysterious Tales
When: 07/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Alabama Lore and Legends!
Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Outdoor Skill Series: Leave No Trace
When: 07/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Sauty Pavilion
Join the Naturalist at the Campground to learn an outdoor skill in this new program series! Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Hug Trees!
When: 07/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Inviting all junior rangers to join us on this program all about appreciating trees!
Park: Wind Creek
Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger Program: Tarp Tent Workshop
When: 07/18/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
Come learn to make a simple tarp tent!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Sun Printing
When: 07/18/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Create vibrant sun prints using natural turmeric dye. Arrange leaves and objects to form unique botanical patterns!
Park: Chewacla
Hiking for Beginners!
When: 07/18/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Hit the trails with us with a low stress hike for every experience level!