Hillsborough County's UF/IFAS Extension earns its first ArbNet accreditation for their 1.5 acre educational arboretum focusing on environmental stewardship.

The Dunwoody Parks and Recreation team won the District 6 Agency of the Year Award for the fifth year, with director Rachel Waldron receiving a distinguished award.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission plans a meeting on October 9, 2025, in Loveland, discussing wildlife regulations, bison classification, property acquisitions, and strategic plans.

The Wisconsin DNR encourages residents to engage in educational events and conservation efforts during International Bat Week to protect bats from threats like white-nose syndrome.

Boston's Walsh Playground has been renovated with a $4 million investment, adding new sports courts and a splash pad, and celebrating its reopening with local officials and the community.

Despite a dry spell, Ohio's trees are showcasing vibrant fall colors, with the ODNR providing updates and leaf-peeping recommendations.

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.

Owamni, an Indigenous restaurant and James Beard Award-winner, will relocate from the Water Works Pavilion in 2026. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board seeks a new occupant for the riverside space.

Hawaiʻi has launched "Stop the Ant Month" to combat invasive little fire ants (LFA) with a collaboration between state agencies and university programs, offering free ant-collection kits and education for residents to aid in detection and prevention.

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

Officials seek info on elk poaching in Las Animas County, Colorado, where four bull elk were shot and left on separate ranches. Rewards are offered for leads.

Raleigh's Method Community Park hosts a haunted house, "Lil Lottie's Nightmare," inviting visitors over 12 to experience terror on October 24 from 7 to 11 p.m., with an entry fee of $5.

The Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults is organizing a 3-day trip to Myrtle Beach, starting Dec. 4, featuring festive activities, dining, shows, and shopping for older adults. Prices vary based on residency and room occupancy.