Alapark Events

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Jr. Ranger: Kid's Birding Hike
When: 09/26/2026 at 11:00 AM
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Make your own binoculars, then join us as we go on a bird hike!

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From Forest to Canvas- Leaf Pounding
When: 09/26/2026 at 04:00 PM

Leaf pounding is a simple, stunning technique, historically used to decorate fabric

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Eco Tour on Lake Martin
When: 09/27/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Store

Come enjoy a guided boat ride around Lake Martin!

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Migration & Moonlight
When: 09/27/2026 at 06:30 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Explore the nighttime journey of birds that connect us all!

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Discover Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 09/28/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead

Accompany a park naturalist on a leisurely walk through this beautiful maritime forest!

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Night & Day Birds of Prey
When: 09/30/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey.

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Pioneer Camp - Chewacla Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple 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!

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Decomposer Detectives - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple 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

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Autumn Star Tour
When: 10/02/2026 at 07:00 PM
Multiple 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.

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Snakes of Gulf State Park
When: 10/03/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Discover the fascinating world of our native snakes in this engaging educational program!

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Mini Scarecrows
When: 10/03/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple 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!

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Alligators in Autumn
When: 10/03/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple 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.

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Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3

Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!

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Creepy Critter Trivia
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Show off your knowledge of all things creepy crawly!

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Watercolors for Beginners- Autumn Brushstrokes
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PM

Discover the beauty of native wildflowers through the art of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class.