Alapark Events
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 09/13/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Lake Guntersville
Guided Paddle - Girl Scouts Love State Parks
When: 09/13/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Town Creek Fishing Center
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle along Town Creek for Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend! Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Edible Aquifers - Chewacla Nature School
When: 09/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Build an edible model of an aquifer as we explore groundwater systems!
Park: Lakepoint
River Power - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 09/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Calling all homeschoolers! Discover how dams create shape our lakes and create power in this hands-on, exciting program!
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers: Plant ID & Press
When: 09/16/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakeview Trailhead
Grab your Junior Park Ranger and join us to explore local plant species!
Park: DeSoto
In Bartram’s Footsteps: A Forest Discovery Hike
When: 09/18/2026 at 03:00 PMExplore the forest through the eyes of William Bartram, the famed naturalist.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Wildcrafting and Ethnobotany
When: 09/18/2026 at 08:00 PMEthnobotany is the study of how cultures and regions use native plants for survival and well-being
Park: DeSoto
Hike with a Naturalist: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 09/19/2026 at 10:00 AMA challenging & steep 6.5 mile hike on the West Fork of Little River.
Park: Lakepoint
Stream Builders: Creating Healthy Waterways
When: 09/19/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Create a healthy stream using loose parts like rocks, leaves, and sticks in this creative ecosystem building activity!
Park: DeSoto
Night Skies in Oil Class
When: 09/19/2026 at 02:00 PMUnleash your creativity in this immersive oil painting class focused on capturing the beauty of night skies!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Cherokees: The Way We Were
When: 09/19/2026 at 08:00 PMDelve into the rich history and cultural heritage of the Cherokees of Lookout Mountain, Alabama
Park: Chewacla
Hiking for Beginners!
When: 09/19/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Hit the trails with us with a low stress hike for every experience level!
Park: Chewacla
Unplugged Nature Journaling
When: 09/19/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Unplug and unwind with us at Chewacla State Park with Nature Journaling!
Park: Lakepoint
Saturday Social Stroll
When: 09/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
A relaxed Saturday stroll on our flat, shaded 3.5 mile Discovery Trail — perfect for beginners and nature lovers.
Park: Chewacla
Junior Ranger 101
When: 09/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Interested in learning more about how to become a Junior Ranger? Join us to find out how!