Las Vegas invites residents to discuss its Urban Forestry Master Plan, focusing on expanding the tree canopy to combat heat and enhance the city's sustainability.

North Las Vegas's "Paws in the Park" Halloween event returns on October 25 with a costume contest, activities, and services like vaccinations and microchipping.

Las Vegas is building a new dog park by East Las Vegas Family Park, featuring separated play areas, shade, and watering spots, set to open by July 2026.

Springs Preserve's Butterfly Habitat exhibit, featuring native American butterfly species, opened on October 4 and will remain until November 24 to educate visitors about the insects' roles in ecosystems.

Las Vegas is distributing 2,300 free trees to combat urban heat in select neighborhoods as part of a sustainability initiative aiming for climate resilience and energy cost reduction.

The Nevada Conservation League warns the government shutdown could harm the state's outdoor recreation industry.

Nevada State Parks offers free admission, camping, and boating on National Public Lands Day, September 27, with special programs and activities across the state.

Reno installed ADA restrooms in several parks, funded by $1,056,000 in CPF, with contributions from political figures, highlighting a move towards inclusivity.

Las Vegas Parks and Recreation invites families to the free Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz on Sept. 13, offering games, a plant/seed exchange, and citizen science activities.

North Las Vegas celebrates Parks and Recreation Month in July with a series of community events including a pool party, movie night, and treasure hunt.

Henderson is a finalist for the 2025 Gold Medal Award in park and recreation services, previously winning in 2014 and 1999, and boasts top-ranking parks and amenities.

Mojave Max, a desert tortoise in Southern Nevada, set a new record for his latest spring emergence due to fluctuating weather. His burrow exit draws local interest in climate patterns.

The Kiel Ranch Historic Park in North Las Vegas has been restored with a $150,000 investment, focusing on sustainability and heritage, including a historic orchard set to help combat urban heat and food insecurity.