Hoboken bird advocates aim to build an artificial island for Common Terns to replace their deteriorating pier habitat, amidst fundraising and awareness efforts.

Prescribed burns are planned for Minneapolis parks this spring and fall to improve ecosystem health and control invasive species, dependent on weather and air quality conditions.

Phelps Recreation Center in Minneapolis to undergo construction starting April 7, 2025, with reduced hours and limited facility access until April 28.

Duluth's Parks and Recreation division canceled all city recreation activities due to bad weather, affecting ice skating, senior programs, and meal services.

Ohio's spring wild turkey hunting season opens, featuring youth weekends and steady poult per hen rates. ODNR monitors turkey populations through GPS-tracking of hens and acoustic study of gobbling patterns.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation is hiring for a variety of summer positions, including Zamboni drivers and program coordinators, open to those 16 and older. Volunteer roles are also available. Applications are accepted online.

Hawaiian monk seal pupping season peaks; DLNR advises beach-goers to keep a distance and report sightings to protect the endangered species and ensure their safe nursing period.

Florida may reinstate bear hunting after a decade, with FWC seeking public input on managing the black bear population amid increasing sightings and human-bear encounters.

Raleigh's Crabtree Creek Trail now features glow-in-the-dark centerline markings to improve safety during low light conditions, enhancing the user experience on a 1-mile section.

Miami-Dade County announces the opening of the revamped Brothers to the Rescue Memorial Park, inviting locals to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 5.

Green Meadows Petting Farm in Kissimmee reopens, marking a step in the $150 million Lancaster Ranch Park project that includes trails, parks, and more.

Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark in Grand Prairie is nominated for Best Indoor Water Park in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, seeking community support to win.

Sweetwater Park opens in Chula Vista, featuring nature playgrounds, walkways, and ecological considerations, as part of a larger bayfront redevelopment.