Alapark Events
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Snazzy Snakes
When: 07/16/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Celebrate World Snake Day with us by meeting our teacher creature and going on a hike!
Park: Oak Mountain
Turtle Thursdays
When: 07/16/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
MEET SOME TOTALLY AWESOME TURTLES!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger Creature Teacher Encounter
When: 07/17/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Drop by the Outdoor Classroom to meet our Creature Teachers and work on your Junior Ranger handbook!
Park: Chewacla
The Art of Leaf Printing
When: 07/17/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us as we learn how to use the natural world in art!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Magnetic Magic
When: 07/17/2026 at 10:15 AMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Stop by in between cave tours to learn about magnets!
Park: DeSoto
Winged Wonders: Moths
When: 07/17/2026 at 08:00 PMStott Noble during National Moth Week for an opportunity to observe different species and add to our biodiversity list
Park: Chewacla
Nature Journaling Club
When: 07/18/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us every month to enjoy nature out at Chewacla with a group of like-minded creatives!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Hiking for Beginners!
When: 07/18/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Hit the trails with us with a low stress hike for every experience level!
Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Outdoor Skill Series: Leave No Trace
When: 07/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Sauty Pavilion
Join the Naturalist at the Campground to learn an outdoor skill in this new program series! Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 07/18/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Hug Trees!
When: 07/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Inviting all junior rangers to join us on this program all about appreciating trees!
Park: Oak Mountain
Alabama Lore: Legends & Mysterious Tales
When: 07/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Alabama Lore and Legends!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 07/18/2026 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!
Park: DeSoto
Winged Wonders: Moths
When: 07/18/2026 at 08:00 PMStott Noble during National Moth Week for an opportunity to observe different species and add to our biodiversity list
Park: DeSoto
Trail Trekker Hike Series: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 07/18/2026 at 09:00 AMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff on a beautiful outdoor adventure hike on the Desoto Scout Trail (DST).
