Hawaiian monk seal Hōʻailona, known as Hōʻa, has returned to Waikīkī Aquarium from UC Santa Cruz where he was part of conservation studies. His homecoming celebrates conservation efforts for his endangered species.

Minneapolis announces a new, safe, and ADA-accessible playground in Loring Greenway, costing $173,500, to replace an outdated structure, with local community input and grant funding support.

Forest Ridge Park is hosting a sunset hike on October 22, offering guided lakeside trails and equipment for participants aged 14 and up, for a fee of $6.

The improved fishing pier at Fleming Park in Turner Station, Baltimore County, has opened, following a renovation project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and Maryland's Department of Natural Resources.

Raleigh's Parks and Recreation department held an event called 'All About Fossils' to educate on the significance and origins of fossils, especially those found in North Carolina, and allowed participants to create their own fossil replicas.

Lincoln Park Zoo celebrates World Rhino Day, announcing the pregnancy of Kapuki, a 20-year-old eastern black rhinoceros, with the birth expected in early spring 2026. This is part of conservation efforts for the critically endangered species.

A two-day initiative in Kalalau Valley, Hawaii, involving state agencies and hunters, successfully removed 22 feral pigs and goats, helping protect the local ecosystem.

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.