Alapark Events
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Awareness Saturday Program Pass
When: 09/26/2026 at 08:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge Lobby
Get ready for a wild and unforgettable weekend at Lakepoint State Park for Alligator Awareness Weekend 2026!
Park: DeSoto
In Bartram’s Wake: A Naturalist’s Paddle
When: 09/26/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature as we paddle upstream on the ‘coke bottle clear’ waters
Fees may apply.
Park: Monte Sano
Monte Sano Trail Mingle
When: 09/26/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater
Join us on our social hike!
Park: Wind Creek
Fall Harvest: How Mast Keeps Birds Fed
When: 09/26/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
Come learn about the importance of mast producing plants on this week’s birdwatching adventure!
Park: Cheaha
Jr. Ranger: Kid's Birding Hike
When: 09/26/2026 at 11:00 AMMeeting Place: Interpretive Center
Make your own binoculars, then join us as we go on a bird hike!
Park: DeSoto
From Forest to Canvas- Leaf Pounding
When: 09/26/2026 at 04:00 PMLeaf pounding is a simple, stunning technique, historically used to decorate fabric
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Native Alabama Wildlife
When: 09/26/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin Cecilia Johnson from Jacksonville State University, for an entertaining look at some of Alabama’s native wildlife!
Park: Wind Creek
Eco Tour on Lake Martin
When: 09/27/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Store
Come enjoy a guided boat ride around Lake Martin!
Park: Oak Mountain
Migration & Moonlight
When: 09/27/2026 at 06:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Explore the nighttime journey of birds that connect us all!
Park: Gulf
Discover Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 09/28/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Accompany a park naturalist on a leisurely walk through this beautiful maritime forest!
Park: Gulf
Night & Day Birds of Prey
When: 09/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey.
Park: DeSoto
October Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 10/01/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: Chewacla
Pioneer Camp - Chewacla Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Step back in time at Chewacla with hands-on pioneer crafts as we learn about life on the frontier!
Park: Lakepoint
Decomposer Detectives - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Search logs and leaf litter to discover the tiny decomposers recycling the forest and returning nutrients to the soil
Park: Gulf
Home School Day: Strange Plants (1:30 PM)
When: 10/02/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Join us for our Strange Plants Homeschool Day!