Central Park in Ramsey now boasts a new playground with features like an accessible slide, climbing elements, and musical installations, designed for all ages and abilities.

Maple Grove hosts Tails & Ales, a family-friendly event with pet vendors, live music, and K9 demos at Central Park on May 17, also featuring adoptable pets.

A lawsuit challenges the proposed move of elephants Billy and Tina from the L.A. Zoo to the Tulsa Zoo, with activists and Cher advocating for their relocation to a sanctuary instead.

A record-breaking 3,000 volunteers participated in the annual Chicago River Cleanup, clearing trash and invasive plants from over 150 miles of riverbanks, marking a historic turnout for the event.

Lewisville residents anticipate the groundbreaking of Centennial Trail on May 17, enhancing local trail connections and supporting green space accessibility.

El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens extends spring/summer hours and invites the public to vote on a name for its new baby giraffe. Visitors can also see new exhibits including Lar Gibbons and Binturongs.

The New York Restoration Project is distributing 1,000 blight-resistant hybrid chestnut trees to NYC residents to revive the nearly extinct American chestnut species.

Minneapolis opened The River Hub at Graco Park, featuring a zero-energy building and a variety of facilities. The city is also improving riverfront safety and connectivity but faces trail closures due to bridge repairs.

The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners will hold their spring plant sale on May 31 in Minneapolis, with a similar event on May 17 in Hutchinson.

The Austin Parks and Recreation's PARKnerships program has raised over $5.8 million for park improvements, hosted 707 free events, added public art, and engaged in ecological restoration, as shown in the 2024 Impact Report.

Minnesota's turtles are beginning their annual nesting journey, prompting drivers to be cautious on the roads to aid conservation efforts and protect the slow-breeding species.

Dallas Park and Recreation Director John Jenkins visited the Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center, warmly reconnecting with local seniors and exemplifying a community-focused leadership style.

Zoo Miami welcomes the hatching of rare birds including cinereous vultures, harpy eagles, and Abdim's storks ahead of Mother's Day, with all chicks being raised by their natural parents.