St. Louis Park awarded the 2025 M.V.Tree title to a bur oak, celebrated for its significance to the local community.

San Francisco's Sigmund Stern Grove Playground has been transformed into a treehouse village to reconnect kids with nature, featuring climbing structures and unstructured play zones.

Michigan health officials issued a "Do Not Eat" advisory for fish from four local waters due to high PFOS levels, emphasizing health risks and urging public to consult the Michigan Fish Consumption Advisory for safe consumption guidelines.

A study highlights the decline of horseshoe crab populations in Long Island Sound, attributing the decrease to climate change, habitat loss, and overharvesting, with a yearly decline of 2-9%.

The Fruit & Spice Park partners with GMCVB, enhancing Miami's agritourism and inviting travelers to a unique botanical experience with an upcoming event on September 20.

Hawai‘i agencies intensify efforts to combat the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle, removing 144 tons of breeding material from Keāhole Agricultural Park.

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors announced the Annual Coast and Creek Cleanup Day on September 20, focusing on environmental protection and community involvement.

Two native Hawaiian land snails, thought extinct, were rediscovered on Kauaʻi, giving hope to conservationists working to protect the islands' unique biodiversity.

San Diego's City Council approved a Coastal Resilience Master Plan to protect against sea-level rise, focusing on nature-based defenses and enhanced beach access, despite some local opposition.

A rare sighting of two sperm whales off the San Diego coast was observed by Gone Whale Watching, an event documented with drones and shared on social media.

Orlando's Albert Park is undergoing renovations to include new greenery, a pavilion with a stage, and improved lighting, with plans to distribute oak seedlings in homage to a fallen local tree.

Ohio wildlife officers Barr, Grote, and Leibengood receive national Officer of the Year awards for excellence in conservation and wildlife management.

Kaua‘i officials captured a juvenile female mongoose at Nāwiliwili Harbor, an invasive species that threatens local wildlife, marking the sixth capture since 2012.