San Francisco's Presidio closes trails to dogs during coyote pupping season to prevent encounters, with local dog owners showing understanding of the measures.

The big playground at Mirasol Park is closed for maintenance from noon to 4 p.m. on April 9, while the smaller playground and other amenities remain open.

Dallas launches free 'Dallas Live in the Park' jazz concert series starting April 17, featuring local and national musicians in city parks until September.

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management has completed two major timber sales, Baker and Poco Pino, advancing forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction in Arizona.

Bays Mountain Park is reintroducing its "Park After Dark" event on April 26, featuring food trucks, a star-watching program, guided hikes, and evening barge rides, with volunteer opportunities available.

Carver County Parks introduces watercraft storage at Lake Waconia and Lake Minnewashta to ease access for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts, available May 1 - October 31, with personal lock requirement and DNR license for boats over 10ft.

Carver County Parks reopens the After School Adventure Club at Lake Minnewashta for kids aged 10-15, offering outdoor activities every Tuesday from April 15 to May 20 for $85, with equipment provided.

CAL FIRE LNU is planning a controlled burn in Solano County to reduce wildfire risks as part of the Green Valley Shaded Fuel Break project, with safety and environmental stewardship in focus.

Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts a Family Archery event on April 13, offering archery lessons and safety tips with provided equipment, for ages 8 and up. Reservations required; $12 fee with a group discount.

A minke whale that had been seen in Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor died; the cause is under investigation with samples taken. Efforts to guide it back to sea were unfruitful.

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore announces the unexpected birth of a giraffe calf from Kipepeo, who arrived not visibly pregnant. The female calf is healthy, and her surprise birth highlighted the challenges of pregnancy detection in giraffes.

San Diego launches spring activities with egg hunts, crafts, and scavenger hunts until April 19, emphasizing outdoor family fun as per the Parks and Recreation Department.

Coon Rapids invites volunteers for an Earth Month Park Cleanup at Lions Coon Creek Park. The event, focused on community engagement and park appreciation, requires an RSVP and preparation using guidelines from the city's website.