The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is celebrating 100 years of bonsai with an exhibit, featuring over 400 specimens and honoring its first bonsai curator, Frank Okamura.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public feedback on its 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, a blueprint for future conservation efforts and necessary for federal funding.

Pikes Peak offers sunrise openings with timed entry permits and shuttle options for visitors to experience dawn at 14,000 feet on specific dates in summer and fall.

Chief Peter Davis of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol was terminated following investigations into the Park Board's operations and allegations of resource misuse. Interim Chief Austin Kirwin takes over as policy and procedure reviews are underway.

Wisconsin DNR pilots provide essential environmental support from the air, including fire support and wildlife surveys, offering a unique perspective on conservation.

The Lawrence Skate Park featured in the city's 4th Fest with a Best Tricks Contest, highlighting athletic skills and fostering community spirit, as supported by local businesses.

Baylor Regional Park beach is closed due to water quality and safety concerns; other park facilities remain open while the Parks Department addresses the issue.

Atlantic Beach is combating the invasive Beach Vitex plant, which threatens local dunes and native flora, urging residents to report sightings for its control.

Life jackets saved four paddleboarders during an unexpected incident at Rampart Reservoir, strongly advocated by CPW and multiple first responder agencies.

Multiple sightings of a black bear in Greater Cincinnati have stirred local communities, with the bear captured on police and residential cameras. Officials from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources are tracking the bear to ensure safety.

St. Louis Park's Walk the Park event invites residents for a community walk through local trails on July 12, with future walks planned for August and September.

Mansfield, Texas, celebrates Parks and Recreation Month with free events for all ages, including gardening sessions, crafting, water games, and free ice skating at StarCenter Mansfield.

Utah inspected over 10,000 boats and performed hundreds of decontaminations over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.