Alapark Events

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Alligator Encounter
When: 07/25/2026 at 05:00 PM
Multiple 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!

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Sunset Paddle - Tandem Kayak Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

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Sunset Paddle - Single Kayak Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

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Sunset Paddle - No Rental
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

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Fossils, Science, and Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PM

Join JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!

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Moths on the Mountain
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PM
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Celebrate National Moth Week!

Fees may apply.

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On the Water- Kayaking
When: 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina

On the Water - Kayaking

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Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/26/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple 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!

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Alabama Through the Ages: Triassic
When: 07/26/2026 at 10:30 AM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Discover what life was like during the Triassic period!

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Know Your H2O
When: 07/26/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Know Your H2O!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Rangers: Birding 101
When: 07/27/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area

Young Junior Rangers are invited to discover the world of birding!

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Angler Academy July 27, 6pm
When: 07/27/2026 at 06:00 PM
Multiple 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.

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Teaching Beyond the Walls AL Ecology Teacher Workshop Gulf State Park
When: 07/28/2026 at 08:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Explore Alabama biodiversity through hands-on STEM investigations, outdoor inquiry, and place-based learning. AMSTI PD

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Constellations
When: 07/28/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Find your way through the night sky by learning how to locate constellations!

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Angler Academy July 28, 6pm
When: 07/28/2026 at 06:00 PM
Multiple 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.