Coon Rapids' Sustainable Garden Tour on July 19 offers a glimpse into local gardens, showcasing diverse plants and sustainable practices, with garden owners engaging with visitors.

New York City announces a 20-year plan to improve Hart Island, including a welcome center and climate resilience measures. The public cemetery aims to enhance accessibility and honor the over one million buried there.

Stirling Park in Dunedin offers 27 acres of trails for hiking and cycling, near the Pinellas Trail, providing a natural urban retreat as highlighted by the city's Facebook post.

An open house at Lake Nokomis Community Center will preview future designs for Hiawatha Park and Golf Course, offering interaction with the project team.

The Memphis Zoo announced the death of Kwizera the gorilla; she was found unresponsive and could not be revived. She was a beloved resident since 2009.

Henry Horton State Park in Tennessee introduces a new accessible 1.5-mile greenway with amenities exploring local ecosystem and history, funded by environmental grants and in-kind labor.

Harrington Beach State Park in Wisconsin, with over a mile of Lake Michigan shoreline, is a top summer destination for activities like camping, picnicking, and bird watching.

Reelfoot Lake State Park will temporarily close the Kirby Pocket boat ramp starting July 28 for approximately 10 weeks of renovations. Park Manager Henry Robertson advises using alternative ramps such as Sunset boat ramp during the construction.

A new sunflower field at Dix Park in Raleigh, over 125,000 seeds planted, is attracting pollinators and will later feed wildlife, underscoring urban ecological efforts.

The City of Pembroke Pines invites the community to the grand opening of the Dream Park Community Center on August 16, featuring activities, music, and giveaways.

Lawrence, Indiana has developed parklands into habitats for pollinators, including bees and monarch butterflies, enhancing biodiversity and beautifying parks.

The City of Dunedin, Florida, celebrates "Be Nice to a Bug Day" by promoting the importance of bees to the ecosystem and agriculture via a Facebook post and suggests ways to protect these crucial pollinators.

The Mayer Car Show & Festival facilitated community engagement for the Baylor Regional Park plan through classic cars, family fun, and opportunities for feedback.