Alapark Events
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: 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: 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: 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
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: DeSoto
Meandering Moonlight Guided Paddle
When: 07/29/2026 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.
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: 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
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School
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
Guided Pier Walk
When: 07/31/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Quest for Gold!
When: 07/31/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Can you solve the riddles, find the clues, and discover where the treasure is hidden?
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/31/2026 at 07:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 08/01/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Falconry in Alabama
When: 08/01/2026 at 07:00 PMJoin guest speaker Matt Whitfield to learn about falconry, which is one of the world’s oldest forms of hunting.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 08/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour