Alapark Events
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Build a Habitat!
When: 06/05/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Inviting all Junior Rangers to join us as we build mini habitats around the park!
Park: Joe Wheeler
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 06/06/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: DeSoto
Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets
When: 06/06/2026 at 10:00 AMThis workshop offers the perfect opportunity to create functional art with natural materials.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cave Art: Mandalas
When: 06/06/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Join in on this art class for all ages and skill levels as we make mandalas!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 06/06/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Oak Mountain
Camping 101
When: 06/06/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Beginner Camping 101!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Jr. Ranger Guided Program: Critter Clues
When: 06/06/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Calling all Jr. Rangers! Come learn all about tracks and scat!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Wildlife Encounter
When: 06/07/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Meet a teacher creature!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
June Joys
When: 06/07/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Discover what June has to offer on this beginning phenology hike for all ages!
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 06/07/2026 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
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 06/07/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
Park: Oak Mountain
Turtle Thursdays
When: 06/11/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
MEET SOME TOTALLY AWESOME TURTLES!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Homeschool Series: Birds
When: 06/11/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Welcome to our Homeschool Series! A deep dive on topics related to ecology, biology, zoology, history, and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Trackin' it With Junior Rangers!
When: 06/12/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Discover how to find and identify animal tracks all while learning about the Junior Ranger program!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Tiny Guardians: Alabama's Water Bugs
When: 06/12/2026 at 08:00 PMExplore the often overlooked lives of macroinvertebrates and discover how these tiny critters play a big roll.
