Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Turtle Time
When: 07/21/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Stop by and meet some of the fascinating freshwater and terrestrial turtles that call Gulf State Park home!
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Reading with Reptiles
When: 07/22/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Don't miss our fun and interactive story time, Reading with Reptiles!
Park: Gulf
Raptor Recess
When: 07/22/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet some of our raptor animal ambassadors!
Park: Oak Mountain
Field to Future Drummond Educator Workshop II
When: 07/23/2026 at 08:30 AMMeeting Place: Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center
Field to Future: STEM Connections in Education and the Environment Teacher Workshop 6 PD Hours
Park: Gulf
Alligator Adventures
When: 07/23/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our baby alligators!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Diving in!
When: 07/23/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
During this month's homeschool program we will learn all about water!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Bartram's Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 07/24/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
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: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Alabama Paleontology
When: 07/24/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Shoreline Seining
When: 07/24/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakeside Pavilion
Roll up your sleeves and join the Naturalist in shoreline seining! Fees may apply.
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
Sunset Pier Walk
When: 07/24/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple 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!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
D&D in the Park
When: 07/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Descend into the cave entrance to play a game of D&D! Both new and old players are welcome!
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: 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!