Alapark Events
Park: Cheaha
Wild Wonders: Friday Birdwatching
When: 08/29/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Go birding with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Nature’s Harmony: Exploring the Relationship Between Plants & Insects
When: 08/29/2025 at 08:00 PMLearn how these small creatures contribute to plant health, while plants offer crucial resources in return.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Step Smart: Hiking 101
When: 08/30/2025 at 08:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist at the Outdoor Classroom to learn the basics of hiking and Leaving No Trace! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle
When: 08/30/2025 at 06:00 PMMultiple 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.
Park: Cheaha
Backyard Birds
When: 08/30/2025 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Can you name all the birds in your backyard? Join us to find out all about them and make a bird feeder to take home!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Expedition Saturdays at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/30/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park CCC Trail Head
Joe Wheeler State Park Expedition Saturdays
Park: Cheaha
Wilderness Skills: Knot Tying
When: 08/30/2025 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Come learn how to tie different kinds of knots with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Bear Tales Jeopardy
When: 08/30/2025 at 10:00 AMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff to learn about Alabama’s State Mammal, the Black Bear!
Park: Cheaha
Museum Movie
When: 08/30/2025 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: CCC Museum
Join us in the museum for a movie documenting the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Let's Go Fishing Sunday- Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 08/31/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let's go Fishing Sunday
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 08/31/2025 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Join us in the Interpretive Center for a swing-by science lesson, game, craft, story, or more! New activties each week!
Park: Cheaha
CCC Chat
When: 08/31/2025 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: CCC Museum
Join us at the CCC Museum for a talk on the history of Cheaha State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School
When: 09/04/2025 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
Hike with a Naturalist: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 09/05/2025 at 10:00 AMA challenging & steep 6.5 mile hike on the West Fork of Little River.
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water Fridays- Kayaking
When: 09/05/2025 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
On the Water Fridays- Kayaking
