Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Stellar Discoveries: James Webb Telescope
When: 03/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come join us to learn about the James Webb Telescope that was launched Christmas Day 2021!
Park: Oak Mountain
Water Wonders: Creek Exploration
When: 03/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Spring Break 2026 at the park!
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Pirate Adventure
When: 03/25/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Pirate Adventures is a fun and interactive program for children that combines history, creativity, and adventure!
Park: Frank Jackson
Hiking with Homeschool! Frank Jackson Junior Rangers
When: 03/25/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Calling all homeschoolers for a fun-filled, educational hike on one our beautiful trails!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Pollination Station: Plants, Seeds, & Spring Growth
When: 03/26/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Spring Break 2026 at the park!
Park: Gulf
Measuring Earth's Rotation: Ancient Techniques to Modern Science
When: 03/26/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for a fascinating discussion on how ancient astronomers unraveled the mysteries of Earth's motions.
Park: Meaher
The Secret Life of Bugs
When: 03/26/2026 at 10:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Join us for an exciting educational program about bugs and insects!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 03/26/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters at the Learning Campus
When: 03/26/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park
Dive into the fascinating world of our native snakes!
Park: Lakepoint
Turtle Talk
When: 03/27/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Sliders, stripped neck musk turtles, and mud turtles… Oh my! Join us to learn about some aquatic turtle species.
Park: Cheaha
Sunset Hike
When: 03/27/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pulpit Rock Trailhead
Join us as we hike to Pulpit Rock and watch the best sunset in the park!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 03/27/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple 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.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Dark Skies & Starry Nights
When: 03/27/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Golf Course Pro Shop
Join the Naturalist at the Golf Course to learn about light pollution and bird migration! Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Forest Fairy Houses: Storytime and Habitat Building
When: 03/27/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Spring Break 2026 at the park!
Park: DeSoto
Bartram Nature Journal Hike
When: 03/27/2026 at 01:00 PMEasygoing walk through the trails of DeSoto State Park, pausing to notice the small wonders around us
