The article discusses Spigelia marilandica, a resilient perennial with red and yellow flowers, highlighting its adaptability and popularity, despite a potentially misleading common name.

Big Bear's eagle chicks, offspring of Jackie and Shadow, have been named Sunny and Gizmo after a vote involving elementary school students and 54,000 suggestions.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is launching "Ice Age: Frozen in Time," a new exhibit with animated prehistoric animals, from April 14 to September 1, 2025.

A teenage girl recovering after a rare sea lion attack during a lifeguard tryout in Long Beach suffered multiple bites. The incident sparked concerns about the animal's health and environmental factors influencing its behavior.

Arlington Parks & Recreation hosts a variety of spring events, including a pool open house, campout, car show with dogs, Easter activities, and a relaxation event with root beer floats.

St. Johns County initiates beach tilling to aid sea turtle nesting, affecting beach access temporarily but enhancing conditions for the endangered species' survival.

The Tennessee Valley Fair faces uncertainties about its future at Chilhowee Park as lease renegotiations loom and space constraints arise due to local development.

Taylor Street Park Sprayground in Wake Forest reopens on April 19, 2025, offering a variety of free water features for all ages, with extended hours starting June 16.

Minneapolis announces a range of spring activities in its parks, including movie nights, dance parties, environmental volunteering, and Easter celebrations, aimed at all ages.

Westwood Hills Nature Center hosts a free event on Earth Day with expert Dan Shaw on creating pollinator-friendly gardens.

Minneapolis parks will be transformed to support wildlife, with construction starting in summer, including natural habitats and stormwater management features.

Minneapolis parks will enhance habitats for migrating birds and pollinators, focusing on prairie, woodland, and wetland areas, with construction set for summer/fall 2025.

An oil sheen appeared on Michigan's Grand River due to transformers knocked over by storms; cleanup is ongoing, with no significant environmental harm expected.