Alapark Events

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The Fabric of Time: Exploring Events, Age, and Space
When: 09/25/2025 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us for a thought-provoking program to explore relationship between space-time, events, and the concept of age!

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Alligator Adventures @ Meaher
When: 09/25/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3

Stop by and meet our educational ambassador - the alligator!

Fees may apply.

Bear Aware! A Growing Population
When: 09/25/2025 at 06:30 PM

Join DeSoto State Park Staff to learn about Alabama’s State Mammal, the Black Bear!

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Radical Raptors at the Learning Campus
When: 09/25/2025 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus

Join us for an interactive experience with our birds of prey!

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Plant Discovery Walk
When: 09/25/2025 at 02:00 PM

Identify many native plants of the southern Appalachians

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Wheeler Lake and Forest School
When: 09/25/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area

Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School

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Sunset Paddle
When: 09/26/2025 at 06:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Town Creek Fishing Center

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle along Town Creek! Fees may apply.

Fees may apply.

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Paint and Sip
When: 09/26/2025 at 06:30 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge

Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.

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Bear Tales Jeopardy
When: 09/26/2025 at 05:00 PM

Join DeSoto State Park Staff to learn about Alabama’s State Mammal, the Black Bear!

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Nature Nook
When: 09/26/2025 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Mountain Store

Join us at the Mountain Store to ask our Interpretive Team questions about the park!

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On the Water Fridays- Kayaking
When: 09/26/2025 at 04:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina

On the Water Fridays- Kayaking

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Guided Pier Walk
When: 09/26/2025 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier

Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!

Fees may apply.

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Wild Wonders: Friday Birdwatching
When: 09/26/2025 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Cheaha Lake

Go birding with us!

Fees may apply.

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Plant Discovery Hike
When: 09/26/2025 at 02:00 PM

Join DeSoto State Park Staff for a meandering journey within the forest

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Nature Journaling
When: 09/27/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Indian House Trail Trailhead

Unleash your creativity while enjoying nature at this guided journaling event! Fees may apply.