Alapark Events
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Trackin' It with Junior Rangers!
When: 12/12/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop
Follow the trail of curiosity and adventure towards the discovery of tracks and the Junior Ranger Program!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 12/13/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Oak Mountain
Junior Ranger: Leave No Trace
When: 12/13/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Learn more about Leave No Trace as you work toward your Junior Ranger badge!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
December Discoveries
When: 12/13/2026 at 03:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop
Find out what seasonal changes December has to offer in this introductory phenology hike for all ages along Karst Trail.
Park: Oak Mountain
SPSOA Deer Management Hunts-Oak Mountain
When: 12/14/2026 at 12:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Become a Civilian Scientist
When: 12/14/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Become a citizen scientist and discover how you can help document and understand the natural world around you!
Park: Gulf
12 Days of Christmas Snakes
When: 12/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Discover the fascinating world of our native snakes in this engaging educational program!
Park: Lakepoint
Where's the Wildlife? - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 12/16/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Where’s the Wildlife? Learn why animals seem scarce in winter and how to spot their hidden signs during the winter.
Park: Lake Lurleen
Junior Rangers Become Geologists
When: 12/16/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Nature Center (building on right after main park entrance)
Come hang out with our Education Team at Lake Lurleen State Park and learn all about geology!
Park: Lake Lurleen
Junior Rangers Become Geologists
When: 12/16/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Nature Center (building on right after main park entrance)
Come hang out with our Education Team at Lake Lurleen State Park and learn all about geology!
Park: Frank Jackson
SPSOA Deer Management Hunt-Frank Jackson
When: 12/17/2026 at 12:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers: Birding 101
When: 12/17/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Learn how to identify birds of the Gulf Coast!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Reindeer Games!
When: 12/17/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop
Join in on our reindeer games as during this month’s homeschool program we learn all about the science of play!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 12/18/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Discover the unique connection between our coastal community and ecosystem during this guided tour of the Pier!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cathedral Caverns & Forest School: Reindeer Games!
When: 12/18/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Join in on our reindeer games as during this month’s homeschool program we learn all about the science of play!
Fees may apply.