Alapark Events
Park: Cheaha
Jr. Ranger Guided Program: Nature Journaling
When: 05/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Calling all Junior Rangers! Learn the joys of nature journaling while working through your Jr. Ranger booklet!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Chunkey Demonstration
When: 05/02/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower
What is Chunkey? It's a game that's been played for hundreds of years! Join us for our monthly game to learn more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 05/02/2026 at 11:00 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: Chewacla
BARK Rangers
When: 05/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Bring your pup to become a Chewacla BARK Ranger!
Fees may apply.
Park: Monte Sano
Feather Fest at Monte Sano State Park
When: 05/02/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Meet at Picnic Area
We've gone bird crazy at Monte Sano State Park!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 05/03/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide
Spring into nature!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 05/03/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 05/03/2026 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: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 05/03/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Take on the Cave!
When: 05/03/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Participate in Junior Ranger and tour the cave!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Volcanoes and the Earth's Surface - Chewacla Cubs Junior Rangers
When: 05/06/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Make a volcano at Chewacla while we learn about the science behind the Earth’s surface and volcanoes!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cathedral Caverns & Forest School: Pollination 5/7/26
When: 05/07/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
During this month's homeschool program we will learn all about pollination and pollinators!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Homeschool Series: Insects
When: 05/07/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Welcome to our Homeschool Series! Come celebrate all the creepy crawlies and flying insects.
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Strange, Slimy, and Spectacular Fungi
When: 05/08/2026 at 08:00 PMLet’s talk fungi! Discover the fascinating world of Alabama fungi with guest naturalist Jamie Hart.
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/08/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join our interpretive team in adventuring through the park and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
