Mansfield's Clayton W. Chandler Park playgrounds have reopened after renovations with new, safer surfacing as part of the city's initiative to improve public spaces.

CPW invites Colorado hunters and fishers to apply for the Sportsperson’s Roundtable until October 17, 2025, to impact wildlife management and practices.

Low oxygen levels at Sweitzer Lake led to a partial fish kill affecting various species, but conditions may improve with water refilling and CPW's monitoring.

The "Dallas Live in the Park Music Series" offers free jazz concerts in city parks, featuring Brasuka at Main Street Garden Park as part of September's events.

The annual elk rut in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is underway, with officials urging visitors to maintain a safe distance from the unpredictable animals.

Honolulu's Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden plans weekly closures starting in 2026 for environmental rehabilitation; a public survey will decide if it should close on Tuesdays or Thursdays.

Utah's waterfowl hunting season comes with a warning about toxic algal blooms affecting 21 waterbodies, urging hunters to keep pets away from the water.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources collaborates with MacGillivray Freeman Films to create "Ohio: Wild at Heart," an IMAX film showcasing Ohio's ecosystems and conservation efforts.

The MPRB has released a draft Naming Policy for public review and feedback, addressing issues of donations, equity, and Indigenous names, with comments open until October 30, 2025.

Honolulu is seeking public input for the Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve management plan via open house events and online comments until October 2025.

East Bay Regional Park District completed a 667-acre fuel reduction project in Anthony Chabot Park to prevent wildfires, using a carbonizer for eco-friendly debris management.

The Colorado River is now "infested" with zebra mussels, per Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Adult mussels were found near Grand Junction, impacting local ecosystems and prompting increased containment efforts and community involvement in prevention.

Volunteers in Ohio are invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day with the ODNR on September 27-28, to help maintain state parks through various activities.