Alapark Events

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Learning by the Lake
When: 07/05/2026 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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Sunrise Paddle
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

Fees may apply.

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Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 07/05/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide

Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt

Fees may apply.

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Chalk Your Walk
When: 07/05/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center

Chalk Your Walk!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Rangers Discover Bugs
When: 07/05/2026 at 01:15 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

Learn about Junior Rangers and bugs on this adventure around Red Trail!

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Snake Encounters
When: 07/06/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!

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Discover Gulf Sea Turtles
When: 07/07/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us to discover the sea turtles of the Gulf Coast!

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Raptor Recess
When: 07/08/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Come meet some of our raptor animal ambassadors!

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Junior Rangers - Beach Explorers
When: 07/08/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

Grab your junior ranger and join us for a beach walk!

Fees may apply.

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Caverns & Forest School: Diving In! 9/7/26
When: 07/09/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

In this month's Homeschool Program we will learn all about water!

Fees may apply.

Field to Future Drummond Co Educator Workshop I
When: 07/09/2026 at 08:30 AM
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center

Field to Future: STEM Connections in Education and the Environment- 8 PD Hours

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Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 07/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School

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Native Animal Meet & Greet
When: 07/09/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Stop by the Nature Center to meet one of the animals!

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Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/10/2026 at 08:00 AM
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion

Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Eye Spy-der
When: 07/10/2026 at 08:00 PM
Multiple 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.