A juvenile black bear was photographed near Jaquith Park in Newberg; officials say it doesn’t pose an immediate threat but urge residents to secure attractants.

Parkside Capital broke ground on Legacy Park, a 56-acre detention basin and regional park in Katy that will add trails and flood protection for nearby neighborhoods.

Neighbors say a Meetup-run tennis club has been occupying Rossi Park courts for hours on weekends, prompting 311 complaints and a Recreation and Parks review.

U.S. Army Corps will run a planned sediment flush at Cherry Creek Dam on May 20, raising creek levels and possibly flooding sections of the Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

FWC says cownose ray numbers have dropped in some estuaries and is asking boaters, anglers and divers to report sightings at two online workshops.

The 10-day Florida Python Challenge runs July 10–19, 2026, and registration is open. Officials say the hunt pairs a $10,000 grand prize with conservation work after a record year.

South Whitehall police and wildlife officials captured a bear near Lehigh County soccer fields after an early‑morning response. The animal will be relocated and no injuries were reported.

Westlake opened a nearly $8 million recreation overhaul Saturday, adding cooled FieldTurf surfaces, LED lighting and an inclusive playground at the Recreation Center.

Constable Precinct 4 deputies reported an adult coyote and pups near the 8100 block of Farmingham Road and urged residents to secure pets and avoid feeding wildlife.

Scientists are mapping desert fungi to boost Joshua tree survival after fires and failed replantings.

City officials say a peer‑mentor program, staff coaching and pavilion repairs are the backbone of a plan to restore the El Paso Zoo’s national accreditation. The city is also moving quickly on a director search and construction timeline.

Saint Paul will mark the opening of a two-mile Downtown Riverwalk next Saturday with music, guided walks and local food.

Descanso Gardens has begun construction on a stormwater capture and cistern system to store millions of gallons, restore the lake and add a Nature Discovery Garden.