Representatives Huffman and Schiff, alongside the Bay Area congressional delegates, introduced a bill to designate the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail, aiming to enhance its status and connect the remaining parts.

The Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference will celebrate ecological successes on March 11 at the Ohio Union in Columbus, with diverse topics and perks for attendees.

Las Vegas is creating Desert Flow at Southwest Ridge Bike Skills Park, a 17-acre cycling park with a range of trails and obstacles for all skill levels, along with amenities for community gathering.

A $1.2M overhaul of Antioch’s Centennial Park — including replacing the 1992 wooden playground — has prompted a petition with more than 3,800 signatures.

Pioneer Park’s overhaul will overlap the summer market, and organizers are weighing temporary street events or alternate sites as construction begins in March.

Geyer Commons, Mansfield's new downtown park, opens with a three-day celebration featuring a cottage vendor market, splash pad, music and family programming.

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomed a newborn saki monkey on January 19, the fifth child of the primate pair Lopez and Luis.

The DLNR in Hawaii is offering a bounty to encourage deer population control in Maui Nui, with a reward system payable to landowners actively culling deer to protect local ecosystems.

Yuba City plans to apply for up to $8.5M in state funds to build a 24-acre regional sports complex combining the old K-Mart site with Sam Brannan Park.

Raleigh invites citizens to discuss Neuse River Park's potential PARTF grant-funded enhancements in a virtual session.

Delaware, Ohio's Falconry Pop Up Program featured red-tailed hawks and handlers, drawing an eager crowd for an educational experience despite cold weather.

Arlington's O.S. Gray Natural Area hosts a free stargazing event on February 7 with hot chocolate and telescopes.

Fort Worth's Park & Recreation department received a $1.5 million grant for Oak Grove Community Park, totaling $6.5 million for development including pavilions, playgrounds, and trails.