Alapark Events
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 07/18/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: Chewacla
Nature Journaling Club
When: 07/18/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us every month to enjoy nature out at Chewacla with a group of like-minded creatives!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Winged Wonders: Moths
When: 07/18/2026 at 08:00 PMStott Noble during National Moth Week for an opportunity to observe different species and add to our biodiversity list
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 07/19/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple 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!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Packing for Success
When: 07/19/2026 at 01:15 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Learn how to pack and what to pack when planning a hike to leave you prepared and comfortable when exploring nature!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Campfire Night at Cathedral 7/19/26
When: 07/19/2026 at 07:30 PMMeeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)
Camping at the Caverns? Join in on this campfire experience with S'mores stories and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Radical Raptors at Gulf State Park
When: 07/20/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our raptor creature teachers!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 20, 6pm
When: 07/20/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Teaching Beyond the Walls Alabama Ecology Teacher Workshop Chewacla SP
When: 07/21/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Chewacla State Park Meeting Center
Explore Alabama biodiversity through hands-on STEM investigations, outdoor inquiry, and place-based learning. AMSTI PD
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/21/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 21, 6pm
When: 07/21/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Reading with Reptiles
When: 07/22/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Don't miss our fun and interactive story time, Reading with Reptiles!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 23, 7am
When: 07/23/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Field to Future Drummond Educator Workshop II
When: 07/23/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center
Field to Future: STEM Connections in Education and the Environment Teacher Workshop II - 6 PD Hours
Park: Oak Mountain
Field to Future Drummond Teacher Workshop Ilb
When: 07/23/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Explore biodiversity, geology, water resources, forestry, biology, and environmental stewardship through a STEM focus.