Dallas is expanding water safety programs for high schoolers, enabling students to earn PE credit and become certified lifeguards, enhancing education and life skills.

Utah State Parks offer a variety of fall activities, including geology hikes, ghost tours, stargazing events, and the Annual Bison Roundup, catering to diverse interests and budgets.

A chimpanzee at Zoo Knoxville underwent a rare spinal surgery to remove a tumor, with both veterinary and human neurosurgeons collaborating. Mwelu, the chimp, is recovering with improved mobility post-surgery.

Cherry Hill Elementary in Orem switched to remote learning due to a bat infestation, with wildlife specialists and the school district addressing the situation.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has launched a digital challenge using an app to encourage visits to all state parks, rewarding visitors with digital badges.

Colorado celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 27, honoring the contributions of hunters and anglers to wildlife conservation and the state's economy, with a significant financial impact reported by CPW.

The Hardware Wildlife Education Center in Utah is hosting a free "Night Life" exhibit this October to showcase nocturnal animals, featuring photographs, trivia, and activities.

Oregon authorities have closed mussel harvesting from the Columbia River to the Siuslaw River in Florence due to elevated toxin levels, affecting both recreational and commercial gatherers.

The bankrupt Miami Seaquarium is set for a major transformation that will exclude marine mammals, aiming to become an educational and conservation center by late 2025.

The 2025 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery season end date has been extended to October 12th to allow anglers to continue catching pikeminnows, which helps protect juvenile salmon and steelhead.

Two Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees, Robert Walters and Jennifer Murray, were honored for their efforts against invasive species in the western U.S.

Utah hunters are encouraged to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) at local check stations, as part of ongoing monitoring by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park hosts a 'prairie bathing' event under the Hunter's Moon, focusing on mindful, peaceful engagement with nature. Reservations required.