The Mary Ann Young Senior Center is organizing a trip to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum on May 28, offering a discount at the gift store and lunch options.

A wild turkey, possibly known as "Astoria" or "Rosie," disrupted Manhattan traffic during rush hour, evading capture and attracting attention from locals familiar with her city appearances.

African elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed a protective circle around their calves during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, demonstrating their natural instincts and social bonds.

The Taylor Street Park Sprayground in Wake Forest opens for the season on April 19 at 10 a.m., offering free fun for families with daily evening hours and extended Saturday hours.

Dallas Park and Recreation seeks volunteers for various roles, including teaching, coaching, and park maintenance, as part of National Volunteer Month.

Hawaiian crows, known as ʻalalā, are adapting successfully to wild life in Maui's Kīpahulu Forest Reserve, displaying natural behaviors vital for survival, despite the challenges of transition from captivity.

The New York City Council has passed a bill for adding 1,000 public restrooms by 2035, addressing the city's facilities shortage. The plan follows a $5.6 million renovation of Tompkins Square Park's restrooms and raises discussions on maintenance.

Carver County Parks has reopened the off-leash dog area in Lake Minnewashta Regional Park after completing maintenance and tree removal due to the Emerald Ash Borer.

Hawaii's BLNR grants a Honolulu nonprofit entry rights to examine land for O‘ahu's first cat sanctuary, aiming to protect wildlife and educate the public.

Ohio youth hunters successfully harvested 1,740 turkeys during a special youth-only hunting weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The Boulder County Parks & Open Space Foundation announced its 2025 grant recipients, focusing on community inclusion and partnership initiatives, with tighter funding limits due to financial constraints.

Astoria, the wild turkey known for her urban exploits, was spotted strutting through Midtown Manhattan, possibly searching for a mate, to the surprise of locals.

Carver County Parks' Spring-Summer 2025 Program Guide offers a variety of outdoor activities like kayaking and archery. The guide can be requested by mail or email.