Alapark Events
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 07/25/2026 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: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle - Tandem Kayak Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle - Single Kayak Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle - No Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Fossils, Science, and Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!
Park: Oak Mountain
Moths on the Mountain
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PMMeeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Celebrate National Moth Week!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water- Kayaking
When: 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
On the Water - Kayaking
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/26/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Alabama Through the Ages: Triassic
When: 07/26/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Discover what life was like during the Triassic period!
Park: Oak Mountain
Know Your H2O
When: 07/26/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Know Your H2O!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers: Birding 101
When: 07/27/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Young Junior Rangers are invited to discover the world of birding!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 27, 6pm
When: 07/27/2026 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
Teaching Beyond the Walls AL Ecology Teacher Workshop Gulf State Park
When: 07/28/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Explore Alabama biodiversity through hands-on STEM investigations, outdoor inquiry, and place-based learning. AMSTI PD
Park: Gulf
Constellations
When: 07/28/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Find your way through the night sky by learning how to locate constellations!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 28, 6pm
When: 07/28/2026 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.