Carver County Parks in Minnesota offers "Step Into Winter" snowshoeing programs, providing gear and various experiences for all skill levels, with online registration available.

Dallas' Council District 14 is engaging its community in tree planting. Rudy Karimi and his children participated, with his youngest planting her first tree. The city's greening efforts focus on volunteerism and environmental stewardship.

Snowy owls attract crowds in Chicago after being spotted at Montrose Beach, with birdwatchers and locals intrigued by their unusual visitation patterns.

CPW is investigating the illegal killing of a tagged mountain lion involved in a study, urging the public to provide information on the poaching incident.

$60 million is allocated for the restoration of Altadena's fire-damaged parks, with plans for rebuilding underway, including major projects to rejuvenate Eaton Canyon and other local parks.

Volunteers planted 900 native plants at Lower Pāʻia Park in Maui to combat erosion and climate change, with the local DPR and University of Hawai'i supporting the effort.

Chinook salmon have returned to the upper Alameda Creek after decades, due to successful restorations including a new fish ladder, enabling a positive environmental impact on the local ecosystem.

An aggressive 6–10-foot shark was sighted near the swim area at Nanakuli Beach Park; lifeguards posted warning signs and advised caution.

Raleigh's Moore Square dog park is temporarily closed for improvements with plans to reopen in January 2026, as city officials suggest alternative parks during the renovation.

Marcy Park in Minneapolis has been renamed to Dinky Park, following a decision based on community involvement and the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership's suggestion.

Tonto National Forest officials announced controlled burns in the Pleasant Valley Ranger District, aiming to clear excess vegetation and reduce wildfire risks.

Kauaʻi's first Coral Restoration Nursery has started with efforts to propagate and restore local coral species, signaling a boost for marine ecosystem health.

Oregon has halted mussel harvesting on its south coast due to high paralytic shellfish toxin levels and closed razor clam collecting for domoic acid concerns, but crab and bay clam harvesting remains open.