Alapark Events
Park: Rickwood Caverns
June Joys
When: 06/07/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Discover what June has to offer on this beginning phenology hike for all ages!
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 06/07/2026 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: Oak Mountain
Turtle Thursdays
When: 06/11/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
MEET SOME TOTALLY AWESOME TURTLES!
Fees may apply.
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: Lake Guntersville
Snakes of Alabama
When: 06/12/2026 at 03:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist to learn all about snakes and meet a Creature Teacher! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger 101
When: 06/12/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Tiny Guardians: Alabama's Water Bugs
When: 06/12/2026 at 08:00 PMExplore the often overlooked lives of macroinvertebrates and discover how these tiny critters play a big roll.
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!
Park: DeSoto
Artful Entomology: A Lifelike Insect Workshop
When: 06/13/2026 at 02:00 PMStep into the tiny, fascinating world of insects and bring it to life with felt, paint, wire, and a touch of imagination
Park: Oak Mountain
Junior Ranger Guided Program: Respecting Wildlife
When: 06/13/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Meet a wild animal up close and learn how to be a true wildlife protector!
Fees may apply.
Park: Frank Jackson
Junior Rangers: Trail Expedition!
When: 06/13/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Become an official Junior Ranger at Frank Jackson State Park with a guided program!
Park: Oak Mountain
Junior Ranger Guided Program: Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 06/13/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Explore the park with fresh eyes during this guided nature scavenger hunt!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Cooking With Campfires
When: 06/13/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Learn to cook over a fire and enjoy the results for lunch! All materials provided!
Park: Frank Jackson
Fairy Houses
When: 06/13/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Unleash your creativity and create fairy houses with us!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Pollinator Parade
When: 06/13/2026 at 08:00 PMExplore the remarkable diversity of pollinators and the essential role they play in our ecosystems!
