Day Date Time Program Description Monday 5/15/2017 10:00 AM Walking Tour Guided Pier Walk - Meet our park guide on the Gulf State Park Pier near the concession stand and learn about some of the unique local sea life as you walk along the pier. Monday 5/15/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Discovering Sea Turtles - Visit our Education Building and learn all about nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles found in Gulf State Park and along Alabama's coast. Tuesday 5/16/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 5/16/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/17/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/17/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/17/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 5/17/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 5/18/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Alligator Adventures - Come to the Education Building and see a slide show and learn all about our Amazing Alligators. We will have a baby alligator on display and you will have an opportunity to touch and/or have your picture taken with the alligator. There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Hurricane Ivan Slide Show: Come to the GSP Education Building to relive the destruction of Gulf State Park on Sept.16, 2004. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128
Friday 5/19/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 5/19/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 5/19/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 5/20/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 5/20/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 5/20/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 5/21/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Wildflowers of Gulf State Park: Gulf State Park is home to a large number of wildflowers. Come view this slide program that highlights those flowers that are present during each season. Come to the Education Building to learn about the wildflowers of Gulf State Park. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests Fabulous Frogs: (60 min) Journey on a wonderful trip through the weird and wonderful world of frogs. Learn about their bizarre behavior, anatomy, appearance, and more. Through cutting-edge technology, you will get a glimpse into some of the most unusual life stories of frogs. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Invasion of the Giant Python: Florida s Everglades National Park is one of the last great wildlife refuges in the U.S. But the park has become a dumping ground for tens of thousands of Burmese pythons. Pythons have moved into their new home with a vengeance, thriving in the protected wilderness and disrupting its delicate ecosystem. Follow scientists and snake hunters as they study the problem and try to find solutions to the growing crisis. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual)
Monday 5/22/2017 10:00 AM Walking Tour Monday 5/22/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Tuesday 5/23/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 5/23/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/24/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/24/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/24/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 5/24/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Guided Pier Walk - Meet our park guide on the Gulf State Park Pier near the concession stand and learn about some of the unique local sea life as you walk along the pier. Beach Creature Feature - Meet at the Education Building to learn about some of the local sea life found in the Gulf of Mexico. If you have something you have collected along the beach shore, bring it along and we will help you to identify it. Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Bugs and Insects: Learn new and exciting facts about some of the creepy crawlies that live in Gulf State Park. This 1 hour program is suited for people of all ages and allows you to to get close and personal with some of the unique insects. Meet at the Education Building. There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Ducks of Alabama: Learn some interesting facts about the ducks that spend time in Alabama. This presentation by the park naturalist will include details about duck habitat and behavior as well as the identifying plumage of Alabama s ducks. Meet at the Education Building for this program. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week.
Thursday 5/25/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 5/26/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 5/26/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 5/26/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 5/27/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 5/27/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Saturday 5/27/2017 2:00 PM Video Sunday 5/28/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Owl Encounter - Visit the Education Building to learn all about some amazing facts about owls. We will have our resident owls out for pictures! There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests Nature Time: Learn new and exciting facts about some of the animals that live in Gulf State Park. This one hour program is suited for people of all ages and allows you to get close and personal with some of the educational animals at the Nature Center. American Eagle: (50 min.) Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent's most recognizable aerial predator. In the 1960s, this symbol of the United States became an emblem of environmental degradation as the pesticide DDT and other human pressures brought it to the brink of extinction. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual)
Sunday 5/28/2017 1:00 PM Presentation Monday 5/29/2017 10:00 AM Walking Tour Monday 5/29/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Tuesday 5/30/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 5/30/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/31/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 5/31/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Alligator Adventures: Come to the Education Building and see a slide show and learn some interesting facts about this pre-historic creature that can be found in Gulf State Park! We will have a baby alligator on display and you will have an opportunity to touch and/or have your picture taken with the alligator. Guided Pier Walk - Meet our park guide on the Gulf State Park Pier near the concession stand and learn about some of the unique local sea life as you walk along the pier. Frogs & Toads: Hop on over to the Nature Center to learn some interesting things about the native frogs and toads in Gulf State Park. Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Carnivorous Plants of GSP - Come to the Education Building to learn about unique plants that have adapted to their environment by eating insects. Our Park Guide will show you examples of these plants and explain how they survive in the poor soils found in bogs and marshes. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.)
Wednesday 5/31/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 5/31/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 6/1/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/2/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/2/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/2/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 6/3/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Prescribed Burns: One tool that foresters use to maintain healthy habitats is controlled burning of overgrown areas. As one of the most important natural agents of change, fire plays a vital role in maintaining certain ecosystems. Prescribed fire reintroduces the beneficial effects of fire into an ecosystem, producing the kinds of vegetation and landscapes we want, and reducing the hazard of catastrophic wildfire caused by excessive fuel buildup. Meet our Naturalist in the Education Building to learn the details of why and how prescribed burning is utilized in Gulf State Park. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Talk About Turtles! Come to the Nature Center to meet some of our resident turtles including box turtles and sliders. Learn some of the interesting things about the turtles that you can find around Gulf State Park including the endangered Gopher Tortoise. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests
Saturday 6/3/2017 9:00 AM Walking Tour Saturday 6/3/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 6/3/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 6/4/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Sunday 6/4/2017 1:00 PM Video Monday 6/5/2017 10:00 AM Activity Monday 6/5/2017 10:00 AM Walking Tour Monday 6/5/2017 2:00 PM Presentation National Trails Day Guided Nature Walk: Reptile Rendezvous - Join our Park Nautalist on a Guided Walk through historical dunes of Gulf State Park. Along this paved ADA accissible path, learn about the unique plants and animals that make this sandy ecosystem their home. Approximately 3 miles. Meet at the Rosemary Dunes Trail on Beach Blvd. Animal Homes Location, Location, Location: (60 min) Finding a good base of operation is critical for successfully raising a family in the wild. Follow beavers, tortoises, and wood rats as they plan and locate their homes. Part 1 of a 3 part series. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Animal Homes Animal Cities: (60 min) Animals congregate in huge colonies partly out of necessity and partly out of the security that numbers provide. Explore why Icelandic Puffins, Ecuadorian Social Spiders, and Leaf Cutter Ants form colonies. Part 2 of a 3 part series. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual) Animal Homes - Nests: (60 min) Bird nest come in all shapes and sizes, crafted from an inexhaustible diversity of materials and each one is a remarkable work of art. Part 3 of a 3 part series. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Junior Ranger Program This the first week of a six week program to become a Junior Ranger. Packs will be issued to those seeking Junior Ranger status and you must be accompanied by an adult. You must attend at least four of the six sessions to receive a Junior Ranger Patch. Reservations required - 251-948-7275 Ext. 2128 Guided Pier Walk - Meet our park guide on the Gulf State Park Pier near the concession stand and learn about some of the unique local sea life as you walk along the pier. Discovering Sea Turtles - Visit our Education Building and learn all about nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles found in Gulf State Park and along Alabama's coast.
Tuesday 6/6/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 6/6/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/7/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/7/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/7/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 6/7/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 6/8/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/9/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Alligator Adventures - Come to the Education Building and see a slide show and learn all about our Amazing Alligators. We will have a baby alligator on display and you will have an opportunity to touch and/or have your picture taken with the alligator. There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Honey Bees and Pollination: Meet at the Nature Center to learn about Honey Bees and why they are so important to the environment. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground.
Friday 6/9/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/9/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 6/10/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 6/10/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 6/10/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 6/11/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Sunday 6/11/2017 1:00 PM Video Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Wildflowers of Gulf State Park: Gulf State Park is home to a large number of wildflowers. Come view this slide program that highlights those flowers that are present during each season. Come to the Education Building to learn about the wildflowers of Gulf State Park. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests Is That Skunk?: (60 min.) We find them in the evening digging through our garbage, hiding under our houses, or walking through our yards, streets, and parks. Skunks seem perfectly adapted to life around us. But we are less comfortable around them, for fear of their potent spray. But what do we really know about these infamous black and white creatures? Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Leave it to Beavers: (60 min.) Discover the fascination story of the beavers of North America. Learn about their history, near extinction, and current comeback, as well as how scientists are recruiting these natural builders to revitalize many aquatic ecosystems. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual) The Beauty of Ugly: In the animal world, as in our own, looks aren t everything. In fact, some of the most aesthetically challenged creatures - from warthogs and proboscis monkeys to bull elephant seals - are also the most fascinating. A stunning variety of these ghastly yet glorious forms are explored in NATURE s The Beauty of Ugly. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program.
Monday 6/12/2017 10:00 AM Activity Monday 6/12/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Tuesday 6/13/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 6/13/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/14/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/14/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/14/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 6/14/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Junior Ranger Program This week two of a six week program to become a Junior Ranger. Packs will be issued to those seeking Junior Ranger status and you must be accompanied by an adult. You must attend at least four of the six sessions to receive a Junior Ranger Patch. Reservations required - 251-948-7275 Ext. 2128 Ducks of Alabama: Learn some interesting facts about the ducks that spend time in Alabama. This presentation by the park naturalist will include details about duck habitat and behavior as well as the identifying plumage of Alabama s ducks. Meet at the Education Building for this program. Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Beach Creature Feature - Meet at the Education Building to learn about some of the local sea life found in the Gulf of Mexico. If you have something you have collected along the beach shore, bring it along and we will help you to identify it. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Hurricane Ivan Slide Show: Come to the GSP Education Building to relive the destruction of Gulf State Park on Sept.16, 2004. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week.
Thursday 6/15/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/16/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/16/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/16/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 6/17/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 6/17/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 6/17/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 6/18/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Owl Encounter - Visit the Education Building to learn all about some amazing facts about owls. We will have our resident owls out for pictures! There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests A Walk in the Woods: This discovering Alabama video shows Dr. Phillips taking us on a walk in the woods to encounter nature on a fundamental level. Throughout the program, quotations from famous Native Americans remind us that our natural environment is the basis of life. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Alabama Allure: (27 min.) Come see this special edition of Discovering Alabama and experience the unique allure of Alabama. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual)
Sunday 6/18/2017 1:00 PM Video Monday 6/19/2017 10:00 AM Activity Monday 6/19/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Tuesday 6/20/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 6/20/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/21/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/21/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Alabama Forests: This discovering Alabama video shows Alabama as one of the most forested regions in the world. The forest is a setting in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, soil, water, wildlife, plants and trees. These all work together to form a self-perpetuating natural community, or ecosystem. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Junior Ranger Program This week three of a six week program to become a Junior Ranger. Packs will be issued to those seeking Junior Ranger status and you must be accompanied by an adult. You must attend at least four of the six sessions to receive a Junior Ranger Patch. Reservations required - 251-948-7275 Ext. 2128 Carnivorous Plants of GSP - Come to the Education Building to learn about unique plants that have adapted to their environment by eating insects. Our Park Guide will show you examples of these plants and explain how they survive in the poor soils found in bogs and marshes. Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Bugs and Insects Learn new and exciting facts about some of the creepy crawlies that live in Gulf State Park. This 1 hour program is suited for people of all ages and allows you to to get close and personal with some of the unique insects. Meet at the Education Building. There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.)
Wednesday 6/21/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 6/21/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 6/22/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/23/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/23/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/23/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 6/24/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Frogs & Toads: Hop on over to the Nature Center to learn some interesting things about the native frogs and toads in Gulf State Park. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Prescribed Burns: One tool that foresters use to maintain healthy habitats is controlled burning of overgrown areas. As one of the most important natural agents of change, fire plays a vital role in maintaining certain ecosystems. Prescribed fire reintroduces the beneficial effects of fire into an ecosystem, producing the kinds of vegetation and landscapes we want, and reducing the hazard of catastrophic wildfire caused by excessive fuel buildup. Meet our Naturalist in the Education Building to learn the details of why and how prescribed burning is utilized in Gulf State Park. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests
Saturday 6/24/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 6/24/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 6/25/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Sunday 6/25/2017 1:00 PM Video Monday 6/26/2017 10:00 AM Activity Monday 6/26/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Tuesday 6/27/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 6/27/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Cuttlefish: Kings of Camouflage: (56 Min.) When it comes to camouflage the cuttlefish is the real master of disguise. With stunning under water footage, NOVA gets up close and personnel with this astonishing, brainy invertebrate. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Natural Diversity: This discovering Alabama video shows that although the state s coastal area is relatively small in size, it is diverse in natural qualities: rivers, bays, swamps, marshes, and beaches, as well as resident plant and animal species. Dr. Phillips is joined by local naturalists and wildlife officials in a tour of the region. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual) The Loneliest Animals: This amazing video follows the plight of some incredible, charismatic creatures and the struggles of the dedicated conservationists who fight for them. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Junior Ranger Program This week four of a six week program to become a Junior Ranger. Packs will be issued to those seeking Junior Ranger status and you must be accompanied by an adult. You must attend at least four of the six sessions to receive a Junior Ranger Patch. Reservations required - 251-948-7275 Ext. 2128 Honey Bees and Pollination: Meet at the Nature Center to learn about Honey Bees and why they are so important to the environment. Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety,
Wednesday 6/28/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/28/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 6/28/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 6/28/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 6/29/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/30/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/30/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 6/30/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Alligator Adventures - Come to the Education Building and see a slide show and learn all about our Amazing Alligators. We will have a baby alligator on display and you will have an opportunity to touch and/or have your picture taken with the alligator. There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Talk About Turtles! Come to the Nature Center to meet some of our resident turtles including box turtles and sliders. Learn some of the interesting things about the turtles that you can find around Gulf State Park including the endangered Gopher Tortoise. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Wildflowers of Gulf State Park: Gulf State Park is home to a large number of wildflowers. Come view this slide program that highlights those flowers that are present during each season. Come to the Education Building to learn about the wildflowers of Gulf State Park.
Saturday 7/1/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 7/1/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 7/1/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 7/2/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Sunday 7/2/2017 1:00 PM Video Monday 7/3/2017 10:00 AM Activity Monday 7/3/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests The Beauty of Ugly: In the animal world, as in our own, looks aren t everything. In fact, some of the most aesthetically challenged creatures - from warthogs and proboscis monkeys to bull elephant seals - are also the most fascinating. A stunning variety of these ghastly yet glorious forms are explored in NATURE s The Beauty of Ugly. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. The Civilian Conservation Corps: (60 min.) This video interweaves rich archival imagery with the personal accounts of CCC veterans to tell the story of one of the boldest and most popular New Deal Experiments. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual) Invasion of the Giant Python: Florida s Everglades National Park is one of the last great wildlife refuges in the U.S. But the park has become a dumping ground for tens of thousands of Burmese pythons. Pythons have moved into their new home with a vengeance, thriving in the protected wilderness and disrupting its delicate ecosystem. Follow scientists and snake hunters as they study the problem and try to find solutions to the growing crisis. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Junior Ranger Program This week five of a six week program to become a Junior Ranger. Packs will be issued to those seeking Junior Ranger status and you must be accompanied by an adult. You must attend at least four of the six sessions to receive a Junior Ranger Patch. Reservations required - 251-948-7275 Ext. 2128 Discovering Sea Turtles - Visit our Education Building and learn all about nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles found in Gulf State Park and along Alabama's coast.
Tuesday 7/4/2017 10:00 AM Activity Wednesday 7/5/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/5/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/5/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 7/5/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 7/6/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/7/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Campground Dog Show: Campers of all ages will enjoy the menagerie in the Amphitheater. Bring your dogs or just come to watch and support your favorite canine. It is a free-for-all that is fun-for-all, so don t miss it!!! Please make sure that your dog is on a leash and will get along (not eat) the other contestants.) Beach Creature Feature - Meet at the Education Building to learn about some of the local sea life found in the Gulf of Mexico. If you have something you have collected along the beach shore, bring it along and we will help you to identify it. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Ducks of Alabama: Learn some interesting facts about the ducks that spend time in Alabama. This presentation by the park naturalist will include details about duck habitat and behavior as well as the identifying plumage of Alabama s ducks. Meet at the Education Building for this program. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground.
Friday 7/7/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/7/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 7/8/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 7/8/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 7/8/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 7/9/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Sunday 7/9/2017 1:00 PM Video Monday 7/10/2017 10:00 AM Activity Monday 7/10/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Hurricane Ivan Slide Show: Come to the GSP Education Building to relive the destruction of Gulf State Park on Sept.16, 2004. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests An Original Duckumentary: (60 min) Ducks are true originals. They waddle, glide, dive, and dabble. Their feathers shimmer with dazzling hues. In this Nature video, you will learn about some of the most spectacular species of ducks. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. American Eagle: (50 min.) Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent's most recognizable aerial predator. In the 1960s, this symbol of the United States became an emblem of environmental degradation as the pesticide DDT and other human pressures brought it to the brink of extinction. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual) Birds of the Gods: (60 Min.) The island of New Guinea in the South Pacific is home to the Birds of Paradise. The indigenous people revered them as sacred ancestors and powerful spirits. Follow a young team of scientists as the find and film these breath taking birds. Come to the GSP Education Building to view this video. Junior Ranger Program This week six of a six week program to become a Junior Ranger. Packs will be issued to those seeking Junior Ranger status and you must be accompanied by an adult. You must attend at least four of the six sessions to receive a Junior Ranger Patch. Reservations required - 251-948-7275 Ext. 2128 Frogs & Toads: Hop on over to the Nature Center to learn some interesting things about the native frogs and toads in Gulf State Park.
Tuesday 7/11/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 7/11/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/12/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/12/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/12/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 7/12/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 7/13/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Bugs and Insects Learn new and exciting facts about some of the creepy crawlies that live in Gulf State Park. This 1 hour program is suited for people of all ages and allows you to to get close and personal with some of the unique insects. Meet at the Education Building. There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Prescribed Burns: One tool that foresters use to maintain healthy habitats is controlled burning of overgrown areas. As one of the most important natural agents of change, fire plays a vital role in maintaining certain ecosystems. Prescribed fire reintroduces the beneficial effects of fire into an ecosystem, producing the kinds of vegetation and landscapes we want, and reducing the hazard of catastrophic wildfire caused by excessive fuel buildup. Meet our Naturalist in the Education Building to learn the details of why and how prescribed burning is utilized in Gulf State Park. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128
Friday 7/14/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/14/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/14/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 7/15/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 7/15/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 7/15/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 7/16/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Sunday 7/16/2017 1:00 PM Video Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Owl Encounter - Visit the Education Building to learn all about some amazing facts about owls. We will have our resident owls out for pictures! There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests Animal Homes Location, Location, Location: (60 min) Finding a good base of operation is critical for successfully raising a family in the wild. Follow beavers, tortoises, and wood rats as they plan and locate their homes. Part 1 of a 3 part series. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Animal Homes Animal Cities: (60 min) Animals congregate in huge colonies partly out of necessity and partly out of the security that numbers provide. Explore why Icelandic Puffins, Ecuadorian Social Spiders, and Leaf Cutter Ants form colonies. Part 2 of a 3 part series. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual) Animal Homes - Nests: (60 min) Bird nest come in all shapes and sizes, crafted from an inexhaustible diversity of materials and each one is a remarkable work of art. Part 3 of a 3 part series. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program.
Monday 7/17/2017 10:00 AM Walking Tour Monday 7/17/2017 2:00PM Presentation Tuesday 7/18/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 7/18/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/19/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/19/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/19/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Wednesday 7/19/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Guided Pier Walk - Meet our park guide on the Gulf State Park Pier near the concession stand and learn about some of the unique local sea life as you walk along the pier. Wildflowers of Gulf State Park: Gulf State Park is home to a large number of wildflowers. Come view this slide program that highlights those flowers that are present during each season. Come to the Education Building to learn about the wildflowers of Gulf State Park. Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Carnivorous Plants of GSP - Come to the Education Building to learn about unique plants that have adapted to their environment by eating insects. Our Park Guide will show you examples of these plants and explain how they survive in the poor soils found in bogs and marshes. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Talk About Turtles! Come to the Nature Center to meet some of our resident turtles including box turtles and sliders. Learn some of the interesting things about the turtles that you can find around Gulf State Park including the endangered Gopher Tortoise. Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week.
Thursday 7/20/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/21/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/21/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/21/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 7/22/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 7/22/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 7/22/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 7/23/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Honey Bees and Pollination: Meet at the Nature Center to learn about Honey Bees and why they are so important to the environment. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests Is That Skunk?: (60 min.) We find them in the evening digging through our garbage, hiding under our houses, or walking through our yards, streets, and parks. Skunks seem perfectly adapted to life around us. But we are less comfortable around them, for fear of their potent spray. But what do we really know about these infamous black and white creatures? Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Leave it to Beavers: (60 min.) Discover the fascination story of the beavers of North America. Learn about their history, near extinction, and current comeback, as well as how scientists are recruiting these natural builders to revitalize many aquatic ecosystems. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual)
Sunday 7/23/2017 1:00 PM Video Monday 7/24/2017 10:00 AM Walking Tour Monday 7/24/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Tuesday 7/25/2017 8:00 AM Presentation Tuesday 7/25/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/26/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/26/2017 11:00 AM Presentation Wednesday 7/26/2017 2:00 PM Presentation The Beauty of Ugly: In the animal world, as in our own, looks aren t everything. In fact, some of the most aesthetically challenged creatures - from warthogs and proboscis monkeys to bull elephant seals - are also the most fascinating. A stunning variety of these ghastly yet glorious forms are explored in NATURE s The Beauty of Ugly. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Guided Pier Walk - Meet our park guide on the Gulf State Park Pier near the concession stand and learn about some of the unique local sea life as you walk along the pier. Beach Creature Feature - Meet at the Education Building to learn about some of the local sea life found in the Gulf of Mexico. If you have something you have collected along the beach shore, bring it along and we will help you to identify it. Pier Fishing 101 (First Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Pier Fishing 101 (Second Session): -Beginner s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, Alligator Adventures - Come to the Education Building and see a slide show and learn all about our Amazing Alligators. We will have a baby alligator on display and you will have an opportunity to touch and/or have your picture taken with the alligator. There is a $2 charge per vehicle to enter the campground. Free to all guest staying in the park. Eco Art: Join us at the Camp Store Pavilion to participate in an art project/craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (Crafts vary weekly.) Discovering Sea Turtles - Visit our Education Building and learn all about nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles found in Gulf State Park and along Alabama's coast.
Wednesday 7/26/2017 8:00 PM Presentation Thursday 7/27/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/28/2017 9:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/28/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Friday 7/28/2017 2:00 PM Presentation Saturday 7/29/2017 8:30 AM Presentation Saturday 7/29/2017 10:00 AM Video Saturday 7/29/2017 1:00 PM Video Sunday 7/30/2017 10:00 AM Presentation Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the foot of the Pier near the turtle for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependent- if stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week. Guided Kayaking Tour: Join us at Lake Shelby for a one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251-948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128 Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great pasttime that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class we will apply what you have learned in the campground. Snake Encounters - Visit the Education Building to learn all about the native snakes of Gulf State Park. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. It is also feeding time and you can observe the feeding behavior of these amazing animals. Hurricane Ivan Slide Show: Come to the GSP Education Building to relive the destruction of Gulf State Park on Sept.16, 2004. Drop in Yoga Class at the Beach Pavilion. $10 drop in fee- Free to our overnight guests Cuttlefish: Kings of Camouflage: (56 Min.) When it comes to camouflage the cuttlefish is the real master of disguise. With stunning under water footage, NOVA gets up close and personnel with this astonishing, brainy invertebrate. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Natural Diversity: This discovering Alabama video shows that although the state s coastal area is relatively small in size, it is diverse in natural qualities: rivers, bays, swamps, marshes, and beaches, as well as resident plant and animal species. Dr. Phillips is joined by local naturalists and wildlife officials in a tour of the region. Meet at the GSP Education Building for this program. Camper Devotion: Meet at the Camp Store Pavilion. (non-denominational & casual)