Alapark Events
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water- Kayaking
When: 07/26/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let’s discover Joe Wheeler State Park from the water!
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/26/2026 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: Rickwood Caverns
Alabama Through the Ages: Triassic
When: 07/26/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Discover what life was like during the Triassic period!
Park: Oak Mountain
Know Your H2O
When: 07/26/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Know Your H2O!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Junior Rangers: Birding 101
When: 07/27/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Young Junior Rangers are invited to discover the world of birding!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 27, 6pm
When: 07/27/2026 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! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Teaching Beyond the Walls AL Ecology Teacher Workshop Gulf State Park
When: 07/28/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Explore Alabama biodiversity through hands-on STEM investigations, outdoor inquiry, and place-based learning. AMSTI PD
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 28, 6pm
When: 07/28/2026 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! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 07/29/2026 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
Angler Academy July 30, 7am
When: 07/30/2026 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! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy July 30, 9:30AM
When: 07/30/2026 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! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 07/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Explore Joe Wheeler State Park and experience the wilds of nature with hands-on learning led by the Park Naturalist!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Caverns & Forest School: Diving In! 30/7/26
When: 07/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
In this month's Homeschool Program we will learn all about water!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Tortoise Trackers
When: 07/30/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Grab your smallest nature lover and step into the shoes of a naturalist who tracks tortoises in Gulf State Park!
Park: DeSoto
Meandering Moonlight Guided Paddle
When: 07/30/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
DeSoto State Park staff offers this relaxing guided moonlight paddle trip on scenic Little River.
Fees may apply.