Alapark Events

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Mother's Day Leaf Printing
When: 05/09/2026 at 03:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom

Make a heartfelt gift for your mom at Chewacla State Park!

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Junior Ranger Exploration!
When: 05/09/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom

Become an official Junior Ranger at Chewacla State Park with a guided program!

Fees may apply.

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Hidden Waterfall Hike
When: 05/09/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion

Join us for an exciting, guided hike to Chewacla’s natural waterfall—the Hidden Falls!

Fees may apply.

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Backyard Birds
When: 05/09/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Can you name all the birds in your backyard? Join us to find out all about them and make a bird feeder to take home!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 05/10/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Learning by the Lake
When: 05/10/2026 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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Matriarchal Mothers
When: 05/10/2026 at 01:30 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us for Mother's Day as we learn about some nature's coolest moms!

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Chalk Your Walk
When: 05/10/2026 at 08:00 AM
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Chalk Your Walk!

Fees may apply.

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Let's Go Fishing - Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 05/10/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina

Let's go Fishing

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Junior Rangers: Eagle Explorers
When: 05/11/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead

Grab your young nature lover and join us for a hands-on nature exploration designed for young explorers!

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Raptor Recess
When: 05/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Come meet some of our raptor animal ambassadors!

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Celestial Navigation: Mastering Meridian Passage
When: 05/12/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

This hands-on class guides participants through the fascinating process of celestial navigation.

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Tracks, Scat, and Bones - Frank Jackson Junior Rangers
When: 05/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion

Join us at Frank Jackson as we learn all about our native animals through an interactive, hands-on lesson!

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Leaf Pounding - Frank Jackson Junior Rangers
When: 05/12/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion

Join us to make leaf and flower prints on fabric while we discuss leaf anatomy!

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Tracks, Scat, and Bones - Chewacla Cubs Junior Rangers
When: 05/13/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom

Join us at the Nature Center as we learn all about our native animals through an interactive, hands-on lesson!

Fees may apply.