Alapark Events

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All About the Equinox
When: 03/20/2026 at 01:30 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Admire the vernal (or spring) equinox with us at the park as you discover the facts and folklore that surround the day!

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Guided Pier Walk
When: 03/20/2026 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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Singing the Praises of Songbirds
When: 03/20/2026 at 11:00 AM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Craft birdfeeders and learn all about songbirds and sparrows with us this World Sparrow Day!

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Turtle Time
When: 03/21/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Stop by and meet some of the fascinating freshwater and terrestrial turtles that call Gulf State Park home!

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Campfire Cooking 101
When: 03/21/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Discover the joy of cooking outdoors

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Stargazing
When: 03/21/2026 at 07:30 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Cheaha Lake Field

Join us in the field by the lake as we learn about the constellations and look for them in the sky!

Fees may apply.

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Mountain Music Jamboree
When: 03/21/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower

Join us for a good old fashioned bluegrass/folk jam at Cheaha State Park!

Fees may apply.

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Vernal Pools: Presentation & Site Visit
When: 03/21/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Learn all about Vernal Pools and see some baby salamanders in their natural habitat!

Fees may apply.

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Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 03/21/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina

Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour

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Spring into Springtime: Guided Hike
When: 03/21/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Campground Store

Step into Spring by joining the Naturalist on a guided hike! Fees may apply.

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March Marvels
When: 03/21/2026 at 01:30 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Join in on this beginner phenology hike to learn about what March has to offer as you walk along Karst Trail!

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CCC Structures Hike
When: 03/22/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Trailhead

Join our historian to learn more about the Civilian Conservation Corps and see the structures they built along the way!

Fees may apply.

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Eagle Eye- Spotting the Nest at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 03/22/2026 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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Where Water Wanders
When: 03/22/2026 at 02:30 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

Explore the water cycle with us this World Water Day!

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Learning by the Lake
When: 03/22/2026 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.