Manatee County seeks volunteers for its Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee to help oversee local environmental policy, land purchases, and conservation efforts.

Louisiana's LDWF has announced the closure of oyster harvesting in parts of Drum Bay and Shell Point Reef due to a "localized mortality event" and overharvesting, affecting 1,843 acres.

Gantz Park in Grove City is offering a Winter Wildlife Wonderland with lights and decorations every evening until December 31, for a serene, festive experience.

A Chimney Rock webcam captured two people throwing rocks at a resting elephant seal; park officials are asking for help to identify them. Investigators are reviewing livestream footage.

Hays County is allocating $17 million to build a Hillside Campus and an elevated “Warbler’s Nest” at Sentinel Peak Preserve, with reservation-only access and most acreage kept as habitat. The work could open the preserve in some form in 2027.

Participate in a guided night snowshoe hike at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve on January 2, with alternative boot hiking if no snow. Reservation and fee required.

Boulder County rangers to assess parks for safety; caution advised due to potential fallen trees; Heil Valley Ranch closed post-fire; county seeks hazard reports from public.

Mālama Maunalua secured a $4.6M award to expand native‑forest, stormwater and coral restoration across Maunalua Bay, with work slated to start in early 2026.

The Colorado General Assembly Committee approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife's plan to expand Cheyenne Mountain State Park by 357.2 acres, with another 125.8 acres pending city approval, potentially increasing the park's size to 3,184 acres.

Thousands of brown pelicans fed off Ocean Beach and lined the closed pier in a dramatic feeding-and-roosting event that stunned locals and photographers.

North Las Vegas is seeking public feedback on park and recreation planning, using surveys and interactive tools for residents to influence the allocation of resources and facilities.

The Memphis Zoo mourns the loss of Else, a cherished female grizzly bear, after a rapid health decline. Her intelligence and leadership in the exhibit since 2009 are fondly remembered by staff and the community.

Katherine Rose Memorial Park in Mansfield is reopening with refurbished playgrounds and amenities, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the mayor and Santa. Patrons are advised about parking and to be patient due to expected large crowds.