A free rain garden maintenance workshop is organized by Metro Blooms at Willow Park on July 17 to teach sustainable gardening and stormwater management.

CPW plans a meeting on July 9 in Colorado Springs to discuss wildlife management, focusing on the region's deer population, with both in-person and online participation options.

North Las Vegas celebrates Parks and Recreation Month in July with a series of community events including a pool party, movie night, and treasure hunt.

Osceola County unveils a new 1.5-mile segment of the Connector Trail, enhancing the local trail network for outdoor activities and community connectivity.

Will, a 22-year-old grizzly bear at the Oklahoma City Zoo, was euthanized due to health issues, including spinal disease.

Hawaiian crows, known as `alalā, are adapting well after being reintroduced to the wild, exhibiting natural behaviors and even nest building, which signals potential for the species' recovery.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams inaugurated the outdoor pool season, with new Gottesman Pool in Central Park among 64 others. The city now has 680 lifeguards and the "Learn to Swim" program is expanded.

Fayetteville's City Center Park is set to receive a playground refresh post-summer, with some structures closed due to safety concerns from wear and vandalism.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will close the spring inshore shrimp season by June 30; the decision aims to protect juvenile shrimp populations and ensure sustainable shrimping.

Theodore Wirth Park hosts a BioBlitz event on June 28 for community members to engage in citizen science, identifying local wildlife and plants. All ages are welcome; sessions available throughout the day.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved plans for the first segment of the North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail, promising improved recreational opportunities and reduced traffic congestion.

Anoka County Parks invites residents to learn about ethical summer foraging in a session guided by Maria Wesserle. It's part of a July event series offering diverse outdoor activities, including adaptive paddling and forest bathing.

Folsom residents are invited to a workshop to discuss updates to the city's Kids Play "Castle" Park. The event is on June 26, 5:30-7:30 PM, at Folsom Middle School.