Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses & the Art of Noticing
When: 05/23/2026 at 01:00 PMJoin Renee S. Raney for a workshop filled with fairy stories and “leave in the woods” natural fairy house building.
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 05/24/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple 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.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 05/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Oak Mountain
Wildlife Encounter
When: 05/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Meet a teacher creature!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt and Plant ID
When: 05/24/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us as we find natural items on our scavenger hunt list and will learn how to identify the plants.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger Guided Hike
When: 05/24/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and go on a guided hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Riddle Race
When: 05/24/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Challenge yourself or the whole family to a riddle race as you walk along red trail solving riddles!
Park: Gulf
Raptor Recess
When: 05/24/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet some of our raptor animal ambassadors!
Park: Gulf
Seine Net Experience
When: 05/24/2026 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: Lake Guntersville
Sunset Paddle
When: 05/24/2026 at 06:00 PMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Around the Campfire 5/25/26
When: 05/25/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)
Become a Junior Ranger and join us by the campfire for s'mores and plenty of fun!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Scales & Tails
When: 05/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
MEET LIVE ANIMALS!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 05/25/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 05/25/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!
Park: Gulf
Stargazing at the Pier
When: 05/26/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join us for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets, and constellations!