The Maryland Zoo introduces Kipepeo, a new 12-foot-tall giraffe, to the public after the recent loss of giraffe Willow. Visitors can see Kipepeo on select days each week.

Duluth's Parks and Rec received the Tommy Johnson Award by MRPA for their Youth on Trails mountain biking program, which breaks down barriers for youth participation.

The Great Salt Lake is at risk of drying up, and despite recent water level increases, long-term solutions are needed to balance ecological health with water resource management.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources allocates $3.4 million in grants for local park improvements, supporting 86 proposals for amenities like playgrounds and pickleball courts across 73 counties.

Germantown is upgrading parking and accessibility at Cameron Brown Park and the Bob Hailey Athletic Complex, with engineering firm Kimley-Horn leading the project.

A coyote was found in a Humboldt Park Aldi in Chicago, surprising customers and staff. It was safely removed without injury and is now with Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a kicksledding event on January 25, with the chance to explore the winter landscape Scandinavian-style. Equipment provided; registration required.

Boulder County is accepting applications for its 2025 Artist-in-Residence Program at Caribou Ranch, offering a historic and natural backdrop for artists to create and contribute to the region's cultural legacy.

Duluth's Bayfront Park Warming House and ice rink open on January 11, offering free skate rentals, games, and art supplies to visitors. The facility provides a variety of winter activities seven days a week.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green has designated 2025 as the "Year of Our Community Forests" to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of urban and community trees in island life and the environment.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is capturing gray wolves in British Columbia to reintroduce them to Colorado's ecosystem, with health checks and tracking before release.

Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells is investing $85 million to expand America's largest indoor waterpark, adding features like a retractable roof and new slides, set to complete in 2026.

Cape Lookout State Park's scheduled spring construction closure has moved to summer 2025, offering a springtime visit window. Reservations open December 20, 2024, for stays through May 2025 before upgrades to combat environmental challenges begin.