Alapark Events
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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 09/20/2026 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: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 09/20/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Lakepoint
The Secret Colors of Nature - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 09/23/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Discover the hidden pigments inside leaves using chromatography in this blend of science, art, and nature exploration!
Park: Chewacla
Flight and a Kite - Chewacla Nature School
When: 09/23/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Learn all about flight and create a kite with us at Chewacla!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 09/24/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School
Park: DeSoto
Serious Skills Series: Flintknapping Workshop
When: 09/26/2026 at 09:00 AMDelve into the ancient art of stone tool-making!
Park: DeSoto
From Forest to Canvas- Leaf Pounding
When: 09/26/2026 at 04:00 PMLeaf pounding is a simple, stunning technique, historically used to decorate fabric
Park: Gulf
Dive Against Debris
When: 09/26/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join us for an event dedicated to protecting and preserving our local marine environment, Dive Against Debris!
Fees may apply.