Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy June 9, 6pm
When: 06/09/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! From gear and knots to casting and catching, you
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers: Plant ID & Press
When: 06/09/2026 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: Gulf
Journey Through our Solar System
When: 06/09/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Explore our solar system and learn amazing facts about the unique planets!
Park: Gulf
Alligator Adventures
When: 06/10/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our baby alligators!
Park: Gulf
Seine Net Experience
When: 06/10/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Pavilion
Learn how to use a seine net in our brackish water lakes, you never know what we might discover!
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Batty About Bats
When: 06/11/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
"Batty About Bats" is a fun and interactive program designed to teach kids all about bats!
Park: Gulf
Stellar Discoveries: James Webb Telescope
When: 06/11/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come join us to learn about the James Webb Telescope that was launched Christmas Day 2021!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy June 11, 9:30am
When: 06/11/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! From gear and knots to casting and catching, you
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy June 11, 7am
When: 06/11/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! From gear and knots to casting and catching, you
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Plant Discovery Hike
When: 06/11/2026 at 04:00 PMDiscover the Plants, Rocks, and Beauty of Lookout Mountain.
Park: Cheaha
Homeschool Series: Birds
When: 06/11/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Welcome to our Homeschool Series! A deep dive on topics related to ecology, biology, zoology, history, and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Monte Sano
Thankful for Nature Hike: Guided Trip Along South Plateau Trail
When: 06/12/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Parking Lot
Let's celebrate all nature has provided for us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Firefly Fiesta
When: 06/12/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin us at Chewacla to learn more about our fireflies and watch them glow in the dark!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Radical Raptors at Gulf State Park
When: 06/12/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our raptor creature teachers!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Trackin' it With Junior Rangers!
When: 06/12/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Discover how to find and identify animal tracks all while learning about the Junior Ranger program!