Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
Nature’s Harmony: Relationship Between Plants & Insects
When: 05/01/2026 at 06:00 PMExplore this fascinating and vital partnership between plants and insects in the natural world.
Park: Chewacla
Junior Ranger Exploration!
When: 05/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple 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.
Park: Cheaha
Jr. Ranger Guided Program: Nature Journaling
When: 05/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Calling all Junior Rangers! Learn the joys of nature journaling while working through your Jr. Ranger booklet!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Campfire Cooking 101
When: 05/02/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Discover the joy of cooking outdoors!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
BARK Rangers
When: 05/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Bring your pup to become a Chewacla BARK Ranger!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Chunkey Demonstration
When: 05/02/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower
What is Chunkey? It's a game that's been played for hundreds of years! Join us for our monthly game to learn more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger Program: Leave No Trace!
When: 05/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Hey Junior Rangers! Come learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 05/02/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!
Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Junior Ranger 101
When: 05/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Sauty Pavilion
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger!
Park: Monte Sano
Feather Fest at Monte Sano State Park
When: 05/02/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Meet at Picnic Area
We've gone bird crazy at Monte Sano State Park!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 05/02/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 05/02/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 05/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!
Park: DeSoto
Plants & Natural History
When: 05/02/2026 at 07:00 PMGet a fresh perspective on how people, plants, and the places we call home are all connected
Park: Oak Mountain
Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 05/03/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide
Spring into nature!
Fees may apply.
