Alapark Events

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Jr. Ranger Guided Program: Nature Journaling
When: 05/02/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Calling all Junior Rangers! Learn the joys of nature journaling while working through your Jr. Ranger booklet!

Fees may apply.

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Chunkey Demonstration
When: 05/02/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple 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.

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Weekly Hike
When: 05/02/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple 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!

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BARK Rangers
When: 05/02/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom

Bring your pup to become a Chewacla BARK Ranger!

Fees may apply.

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Feather Fest at Monte Sano State Park
When: 05/02/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Meet at Picnic Area

We've gone bird crazy at Monte Sano State Park!

Fees may apply.

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Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 05/03/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide

Spring into nature!

Fees may apply.

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Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 05/03/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion

Naturalist Encounter at the Marina

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Learning by the Lake
When: 05/03/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple 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.

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Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 05/03/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Junior Rangers Take on the Cave!
When: 05/03/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Participate in Junior Ranger and tour the cave!

Fees may apply.

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Volcanoes and the Earth's Surface - Chewacla Cubs Junior Rangers
When: 05/06/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple 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.

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Cathedral Caverns & Forest School: Pollination 5/7/26
When: 05/07/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

During this month's homeschool program we will learn all about pollination and pollinators!

Fees may apply.

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Homeschool Series: Insects
When: 05/07/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple 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.

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Campfire Talk: Strange, Slimy, and Spectacular Fungi
When: 05/08/2026 at 08:00 PM

Let’s talk fungi! Discover the fascinating world of Alabama fungi with guest naturalist Jamie Hart.

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Junior Ranger Adventure
When: 05/08/2026 at 04:00 PM
Multiple 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!