Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
May Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 05/16/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt and Plant ID
When: 05/16/2026 at 03:00 PMMeeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us as we find natural items on our scavenger hunt list and will learn how to identify the plants.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Guided Hike: Butler's Pass
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Butlers Pass Trailhead (34.38489N, 86.20650W)
Join the Naturalist for a guided hike along Butler's Pass! Fees may apply.
Park: Blue Springs
Junior Ranger Exploration!
When: 05/16/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion
Interested in becoming an official Blue Springs Junior Ranger? Join us for a fun-filled program!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Jr. Ranger Guided Program: 5 Senses Hike
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Calling all Junior Rangers! Come connect with nature on this guided hike!
Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Outdoor Skill Series: Fire Building
When: 05/16/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Overflow Parking Lot
Join the Naturalist at the Campground to learn an outdoor skill in this new program series! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Paddle and Cast: Fishing Lake Guntersville
When: 05/16/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Town Creek Fishing Center
Join the Naturalist on a guided fishing tour of Town Creek! Fees may apply.
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Beady Creature Creations
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Make bead lizards with us!
Park: Lakepoint
Tallow Takedown: Invasive Tree Removal
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Picnic Area
Join us for a hands-on conservation effort to help remove invasive Chinese Tallow Trees from our park!
Park: Blue Springs
Nature Journaling- Spring at the Springs
When: 05/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion
Join us at Blue Springs State Park to learn all about Nature Journaling!
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 05/16/2026 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: DeSoto
Park Explorer Adventure Series: Make Your Own State Park Memory
When: 05/16/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Paint and assemble your own wooden DeSoto State Park sign—a personalized keepsake
Park: Wind Creek
Pup-Along Hike!
When: 05/16/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Beach Parking Lot
Bring your pups along to a guided hike around the Campfire Trail!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 05/16/2026 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: Gulf
Eagles and Alligators Nature Walk
When: 05/16/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join us for a stroll along a popular trail for spotting Eagles and Alligators!
