Alapark Events
Park: Cheaha
Jr. Ranger: Kid's Birding Hike
When: 09/26/2026 at 11:00 AMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Make your own binoculars, then join us as we go on a bird hike!
Park: DeSoto
From Forest to Canvas- Leaf Pounding
When: 09/26/2026 at 04:00 PMLeaf pounding is a simple, stunning technique, historically used to decorate fabric
Park: Wind Creek
Eco Tour on Lake Martin
When: 09/27/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Store
Come enjoy a guided boat ride around Lake Martin!
Park: Oak Mountain
Migration & Moonlight
When: 09/27/2026 at 06:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Explore the nighttime journey of birds that connect us all!
Park: Gulf
Discover Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 09/28/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Accompany a park naturalist on a leisurely walk through this beautiful maritime forest!
Park: Gulf
Night & Day Birds of Prey
When: 09/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey.
Park: Chewacla
Pioneer Camp - Chewacla Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Step back in time at Chewacla with hands-on pioneer crafts as we learn about life on the frontier!
Park: Lakepoint
Decomposer Detectives - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Search logs and leaf litter to discover the tiny decomposers recycling the forest and returning nutrients to the soil
Park: Lakepoint
Autumn Star Tour
When: 10/02/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Tennis Court
Discover October's night sky and learn how constellations guide navigation, seasons, and traditions throughout history.
Park: Gulf
Snakes of Gulf State Park
When: 10/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Discover the fascinating world of our native snakes in this engaging educational program!
Park: Frank Jackson
Mini Scarecrows
When: 10/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Craft and design your own mini scarecrow and visit our Scarecrows in the Park at Frank Jackson!
Park: Lakepoint
Alligators in Autumn
When: 10/03/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Marina
Discover how alligators slow down, build gator holes, and survive fall and winter through adaptations.
Park: Blue Springs
Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!
Park: Cheaha
Creepy Critter Trivia
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Show off your knowledge of all things creepy crawly!
Park: DeSoto
Watercolors for Beginners- Autumn Brushstrokes
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PMDiscover the beauty of native wildflowers through the art of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class.