Alapark Events

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Saturday Cast & Catch
When: 07/18/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: T-Pier (34.40281N, 86.20611W)

Grab your fishing pole and join the Naturalist for a morning of fishing! Fees may apply.

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Sun Printing
When: 07/18/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Create vibrant sun prints using natural turmeric dye. Arrange leaves and objects to form unique botanical patterns!

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Campfire Night at Cathedral 7/19/26
When: 07/19/2026 at 07:30 PM
Meeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)

Camping at the Caverns? Join in on this campfire experience with S'mores stories and more!

Fees may apply.

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Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 07/19/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide

Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt

Fees may apply.

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Packing for Success
When: 07/19/2026 at 01:15 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

Learn how to pack and what to pack when planning a hike to leave you prepared and comfortable when exploring nature!

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Learning by the Lake
When: 07/19/2026 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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Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/21/2026 at 09:00 AM
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby

Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park

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Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Diving in!
When: 07/23/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

During this month's homeschool program we will learn all about water!

Fees may apply.

Field to Future Drummond Educator Workshop II
When: 07/23/2026 at 08:30 AM
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center

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

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Shoreline Seining
When: 07/24/2026 at 05:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakeside Pavilion

Roll up your sleeves and join the Naturalist in shoreline seining! Fees may apply.

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Eye Spy-der
When: 07/24/2026 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.

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Campfire Talk: Alabama Paleontology
When: 07/24/2026 at 08:00 PM

Join JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!

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Bartram's Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 07/24/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion

Naturalist Encounter at the Marina

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D&D in the Park
When: 07/24/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

Descend into the cave entrance to play a game of D&D! Both new and old players are welcome!

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Junior Rangers: Island Explorers!
When: 07/25/2026 at 12:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion

Calling all Junior Rangers on an island exploration at Frank Jackson!