Alapark Events

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Hiking with Gouache
When: 03/07/2026 at 03:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.

Join us on a gentle hike to our waterfall and take a break with us to paint your own mini waterfall gouache painting!

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Spring Birds of Joe Wheeler State Park Hike 2026
When: 03/07/2026 at 07:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

Spring Birds of Joe Wheeler State Park

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Bark in the Park
When: 03/07/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us at Chewacla State Park to learn all about our trees and then make bark rubbings and prints!

Fees may apply.

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The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 03/07/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby

The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Wilderness Skills: Shelter Building
When: 03/07/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Shelter is an essential part of survival. Come learn how to build a simple one in this hands-on demonstration!

Fees may apply.

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Women of the Woods
When: 03/08/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join us for International Women's Day as we celebrate the women naturalists, environmentalists, and scientists!

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Eagle Eye- Spotting the Nest at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 03/08/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Eagle Eye- Spotting the Nest at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Sunday Scavengers Hunt
When: 03/08/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide

Find nature's clean up crew!

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Learning by the Lake
When: 03/08/2026 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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Pollinator Garden Power Hour
When: 03/09/2026 at 10:30 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pollinator Garden

Come out and help us work on our pollinator garden so it can thrive this season!

Fees may apply.

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Guided Pier Walk
When: 03/10/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple 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!

Fees may apply.

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Pine Needle Basketry Course 3/10
When: 03/10/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Learn the basic Skills and Techniques it takes to make a beautiful basket!

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Snake Encounters
When: 03/11/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!

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Homeschool Series: Signs of Spring
When: 03/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Welcome to our Homeschool Series! A deep dive on topics related to ecology, biology, zoology, history, and more!

Fees may apply.

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Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 03/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School