Alapark Events
Park: Lake Lurleen
Learning by the Lake at Lake Lurleen
When: 11/14/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at South Trailhead (may require short walk from parking)
Hit the trails with us!
Park: Chewacla
Fall Hiking
When: 11/14/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Explore Chewacla with a fun, fall hike!
Park: Wind Creek
Stalking the Shoreline: Herons on the Hunt
When: 11/14/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Be on the lookout for great blue herons stalking the shallows of Lake Martin!
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers: Shark Scientist
When: 11/14/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Grab your Junior Park Rangers and join us at the Pier for a Shark Adventure!
Park: Lakepoint
Mossy Marvels
When: 11/14/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Discover how mosses and lichens come alive in cool weather during our Greening Up program with hands on exploration.
Park: Wind Creek
Eco Tour on Lake Martin
When: 11/14/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Store
Come enjoy a guided boat ride around Lake Martin!
Park: Lake Lurleen
Junior Dendrologist at Lake Lurleen State Park: Junior Ranger Edition
When: 11/14/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Nature Center (building on right after main park entrance)
Branch out and leaf all your troubles behind, join us at Lake Lurleen State Park for a Junior Dendrologist Camp!
Park: Chewacla
Thanksgiving Clay Magnets
When: 11/14/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Celebrate Thanksgiving with make-your-own Thanksgiving clay magnets!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Discover Geology
When: 11/14/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Discover the wonders of geology and our Jr. Ranger program as you mine for crystals!
Park: Oak Mountain
Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage
When: 11/14/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Follow along the journey of William Bartram in Alabama with this amazing presentation by guest speaker Brian Rushing!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 11/14/2026 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!
Park: Chewacla
Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 11/14/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 11/15/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Oak Mountain
Bird Nerd Basics: Beginner's Birding Class & Guided Bird Watching
When: 11/15/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Learn the basics of birding & enjoy a guided bird watching walk!
Park: Wind Creek
Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger Program: Animal Track ID Hike
When: 11/15/2026 at 12:00 PMMeeting Place: Trailhead by Boat Ramp Parking Lot
Learn to identify animal footprints on a guided hike on the Speckled Snake Trail.