Alapark Events
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 07/18/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: DeSoto
Trail Trekker Hike Series: DeSoto Scout Trail
When: 07/18/2026 at 09:00 AMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff on a beautiful outdoor adventure hike on the Desoto Scout Trail (DST).
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Packing for Success
When: 07/19/2026 at 01:15 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Learn how to pack and what to pack when planning a hike to leave you prepared and comfortable when exploring nature!
Park: Oak Mountain
Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 07/19/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Park wide
Summer Nature Scavenger Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Campfire Night at Cathedral 7/19/26
When: 07/19/2026 at 07:30 PMMeeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)
Camping at the Caverns? Join in on this campfire experience with S'mores stories and more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Learning by the Lake
When: 07/19/2026 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: 07/21/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns & Forest School: Diving in!
When: 07/23/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
During this month's homeschool program we will learn all about water!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Field to Future Drummond Educator Workshop II
When: 07/23/2026 at 08:30 AMMeeting Place: Oak Mountain State Park Interpretive Center
Field to Future: STEM Connections in Education and the Environment Teacher Workshop 8 PD Hours
Park: Lake Guntersville
Shoreline Seining
When: 07/24/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakeside Pavilion
Roll up your sleeves and join the Naturalist in shoreline seining! Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 07/24/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Bartram's Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
When: 07/24/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Naturalist Encounter at the Marina
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Alabama Paleontology
When: 07/24/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin JSU Field School Instructor Christian Braswell on a journey back in time!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
D&D in the Park
When: 07/24/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Descend into the cave entrance to play a game of D&D! Both new and old players are welcome!
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 07/25/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.