Alapark Events
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School
When: 08/28/2025 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: DeSoto
Daybreak Flatwater Paddle Trip
When: 08/28/2025 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature as we paddle upstream on the ‘coke bottle clear’ waters
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Turtle Thursdays!
When: 08/28/2025 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
TOTALLY AWESOME TURTLES!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 08/28/2025 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: DeSoto
Nature’s Harmony: Exploring the Relationship Between Plants & Insects
When: 08/29/2025 at 08:00 PMLearn how these small creatures contribute to plant health, while plants offer crucial resources in return.
Park: Lakepoint
Art in the Park
When: 08/29/2025 at 03:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Activities Building
Join us for an exciting hour of creativity and fun at our Art in the Park program, designed for kids age 5-12!
Park: Lakepoint
Campfire Cooking
When: 08/29/2025 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Activities Building
Learn campfire cooking: build a fire, use cooking tools, and make tasty treats like a pro under the stars!
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water Fridays- Kayaking
When: 08/29/2025 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
On the Water Fridays- Kayaking
Park: Cheaha
Wild Wonders: Friday Birdwatching
When: 08/29/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Go birding with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Nature Nook
When: 08/29/2025 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Mountain Store
Join us at the Mountain Store to ask our Interpretive Team questions about the park!
Park: DeSoto
Hernando’s Adventure Storytime Hike
When: 08/29/2025 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Join DeSoto State Park staff on a hike along the Azalea Cascade Interpretive Trail
Park: Lakepoint
The Nature Reset
When: 08/30/2025 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Step away from the hustle of daily life and embark on a transformative experience in the heart of Lakepoint!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Expedition Saturdays at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/30/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park CCC Trail Head
Joe Wheeler State Park Expedition Saturdays
Park: DeSoto
Bear Tales Jeopardy
When: 08/30/2025 at 10:00 AMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff to learn about Alabama’s State Mammal, the Black Bear!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Step Smart: Hiking 101
When: 08/30/2025 at 08:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist at the Outdoor Classroom to learn the basics of hiking and Leaving No Trace! Fees may apply.
