The Sacramento Zoo announced the death of Serai, a clouded leopard, who faced significant health issues before being euthanized due to a severe leg wound.

Engage in a guided forest bathing event at Cleary Lake Regional Park on October 17, led by ANFT-certified guide David Motzenbecker. Reservations required by October 15. Call 763-559-6700 to book.

The reinstallation of Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson's statue in Detroit's Rouge Park was celebrated after its theft, honoring the Tuskegee Airman's legacy.

The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is having an Open House with family-friendly activities focused on nature, including butterfly habitats and fishing.

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.