Alapark Events
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Explore the Woods
When: 08/09/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Calling all Junior Ranger to join in on a guided hike down Grey Trail! Who knows what neat things you'll discover?
Park: Oak Mountain
Know Your H2O
When: 08/09/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Happy Water Quality Month!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy August 10, 6pm
When: 08/10/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Homeschool Series: Reptiles & Amphibians
When: 08/10/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple 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.
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy August 11, 6pm
When: 08/11/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
All About Water - Chewacla Nature School
When: 08/12/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Learn all about water at Chewacla State Park!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Herbivores
When: 08/13/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
During this month's homeschool class, learners will discover more about Herbivores!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Bartram Little explorer- Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 08/13/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Bartram Little explorer- Wheeler Lake & Forest School
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy August 13, 7am
When: 08/13/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy August13, 9:30AM
When: 08/13/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Wind Creek Nature Lab: Local Herp Encounter
When: 08/14/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Meet some local herpetofauna at the Clubhouse.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger 101
When: 08/14/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger! Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Fairy Houses - Chewacla Nature School
When: 08/14/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Unleash your creativity and create fairy houses with us!
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 08/14/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Marina
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 08/14/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!