Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Gopher Tortoise Get Together
When: 05/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lookout Structure, Rosemary Dunes Trail
Join us on May 16th from 9-11 AM on Rosemary Dunes Trail, where will be celebrating Gopher Tortoise Research!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 05/17/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 05/17/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple 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.
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/17/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join our interpretive team in adventuring through the park and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Park: Oak Mountain
Junior Ranger Guided Program: Leave No Trace
When: 05/17/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Leave No Trace!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
May Motions
When: 05/17/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join us for this month's phenology hike for all ages and see what seasonal changes May brings to the park!
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 05/18/2026 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!
Park: Gulf
Turtle Time
When: 05/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple 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!
Park: Gulf
Guided Hike- Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 05/20/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join our Naturalist at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead and enjoy a scenic stroll!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Bee-utiful Bees!
When: 05/20/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Celebrate World Bee Day by discovering everything you could want to know about bees and beekeeping!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Pollination
When: 05/21/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
In this month's homeschool class we will learn all about pollination and pollinators!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
May Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 05/21/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Reading with Raptors
When: 05/21/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Don't miss our fun and interactive story time, Reading with Raptors!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Bingo at the Clubhouse!
When: 05/22/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Come on down to the Clubhouse and play bingo with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/22/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join our interpretive team in adventuring through the park and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
