Alapark Events
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Creature Teacher Encounter
When: 06/27/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Drop by the nature center located just before the Campground, to meet our park’s Creature Teachers!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Milkweed, Metamorphosis, and Monarch Magic
When: 06/27/2026 at 08:00 PMExplore why native plants are essential and how gardens and natural spaces can become havens for all kinds of creatures.
Park: Oak Mountain
Park Naturalist on the Porch
When: 06/27/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Back Porch
Come chat with a Naturalist!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 06/27/2026 at 05:00 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: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Leave No Trace!
When: 06/27/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about becoming a Junior Ranger and develop leave no trace skills along the way!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 06/27/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Blue Springs
Junior Rangers: Spring Explorers!
When: 06/27/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Become an official Junior Ranger at Blue Springs State Park with a guided program!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Meandering Moonlight Guided Paddle
When: 06/27/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
DeSoto State Park staff offers this relaxing guided moonlight paddle trip on scenic Little River.
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 06/27/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 06/28/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
Park: Oak Mountain
Wildlife Encounter
When: 06/28/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Meet a teacher creature!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Alabama Through the Ages: Permian
When: 06/28/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about Earth's and Alabama's History during the Permian period!
Park: Gulf
Alligator Adventures
When: 06/28/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our baby alligators!
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 06/28/2026 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: Gulf
Coastal Raptors of Gulf State Park
When: 06/29/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Discover coastal raptor species of Gulf State Park!
