Woodbury's Lawns to Legumes program offers grants for eco-friendly yard transformations. Residents have until May 15 to apply and must comply with maintenance rules.

University of Minnesota study finds that cougars in Yellowstone adapt to prey scarcity by hunting smaller animals, ensuring ecosystem stability by reducing competition with wolves and bears.

Prescribed burns are planned for Minneapolis parks this spring and fall to improve ecosystem health and control invasive species, dependent on weather and air quality conditions.

Phelps Recreation Center in Minneapolis to undergo construction starting April 7, 2025, with reduced hours and limited facility access until April 28.

Duluth's Parks and Recreation division canceled all city recreation activities due to bad weather, affecting ice skating, senior programs, and meal services.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation is hiring for a variety of summer positions, including Zamboni drivers and program coordinators, open to those 16 and older. Volunteer roles are also available. Applications are accepted online.

Duluth announces the 42nd annual Music in the Park series, featuring free Tuesday night concerts, diverse musical acts, and community partnership with Chester Bowl and local radio stations.

Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park is hosting "The Fungus Among Us – Spring Edition," an educational course on lichens and fungi for beginners, delivering an in-depth exploration of their biology and ecology on May 17.

Minneapolis announces a range of spring activities in its parks, including movie nights, dance parties, environmental volunteering, and Easter celebrations, aimed at all ages.

Westwood Hills Nature Center hosts a free event on Earth Day with expert Dan Shaw on creating pollinator-friendly gardens.

Minneapolis parks will be transformed to support wildlife, with construction starting in summer, including natural habitats and stormwater management features.

Minneapolis parks will enhance habitats for migrating birds and pollinators, focusing on prairie, woodland, and wetland areas, with construction set for summer/fall 2025.

Scott County's Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve hosts a Spring Yoga Walk on April 23, combining walking and yoga for rejuvenation. Suitable for ages 14+, the event encompasses a three-mile walk among nature's springtime awakening.