Colorado's state park history book, "At Home in Nature," won the Ney Landrum History Award and several honors for its in-depth research and storytelling of the state's park history.

Learn about Bald Eagles at Lake Natoma from Kathy Kayner at the “Get Outdoors” event on Sept. 23 in Folsom, with details on their life cycle and survival. Registration required, $7 fee.

ODNR stocked 20,000 muskies in nine Ohio lakes to bolster sport fishing and conservation efforts, offering anglers a chance to catch this challenging and sizable game fish.

Boston's "Boston Blooms with Daffodils" initiative offers 15,000 free daffodil bulbs to community groups for citywide planting. Registration closes September 28; pick-up is October 28 and November 4.

Phil Ginsburg is stepping down as General Manager of San Francisco's Recreation and Park after 16 years, moving to head the Resources Legacy Fund. He's credited with significantly improving the city's parks and green spaces.

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

Portland reports a 15% increase in street trees over the past decade, with most in good condition, expands its tree planting list with climate-adapted species, and provides public resources for tree data.

Cincinnati Zoo's Gorilla World welcomes a new baby gorilla born to first-time mother Gladys and silverback Mbeli. Both parents are navigating parenthood, with the public invited to suggest names for the newborn.

Mesquite opens a new playground at Parkwood Park, offering diverse play structures and leisure amenities emphasizing safety, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Scott County is hosting a Fall Hiking Club at Cleary Lake Regional Park from September 29 to October 27, offering guided outdoor experiences every Monday evening.

The Town of Oyster Bay named a park after Omer Neutra, a fallen soldier and Plainview native, featuring a basketball court honoring his love for the sport.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo celebrated the birth of a rare Eastern black rhino calf ahead of World Rhino Day, reflecting a hopeful sign for the species' conservation.

Minneapolis residents are set to attend a second public hearing regarding the renaming of Marcy Park to Dinky Park on September 25 at the Park and Recreation Board HQ.