Alapark Events
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 07/24/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers: Wetland Explorers
When: 07/24/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join our naturalist to learn all about wetlands, their importance, and what lives there!
Park: Cheaha
Go with the Flow
When: 07/25/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Cheaha Lake
Join us as we learn more about pollution, the watershed, and how we can help in this hands-on activity!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!
Park: Oak Mountain
Moths on the Mountain
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PMMeeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Celebrate National Moth Week!
Fees may apply.
Park: Monte Sano
Christmas in July: Tree Cookie Ornament Workshop
When: 07/25/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow - in July!
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 07/25/2026 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: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle
When: 07/25/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger 101
When: 07/25/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakeside Pavilion
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger! Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Fossils, Science, and Dinosaurs: A Journey Through Time
When: 07/25/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!
Park: Bucks Pocket
Junior Ranger Guided Hike
When: 07/25/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: High Bluff Trailhead
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and go on a guided hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 07/25/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Frank Jackson
Nature Journaling
When: 07/25/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Join us at Frank Jackson to enjoy nature and explore the art of nature journaling!
Park: Frank Jackson
Junior Rangers: Tracks and Scat!
When: 07/25/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Learn about the tracks and scat of AL wildlife and complete the Junior Ranger guide with us!
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 07/25/2026 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!