The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo extended its Wild Winter Lights event until Jan 5. Visitors can now experience the light display through walk-through and drive-through experiences.

Polk County Parks and Recreation Department sets new camping rules for 2025, including a 14-day stay limit, a 28-day gap before return, a 100-day annual cap, adult-only reservations, and a ban on certain vehicles.

Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry reopens on weekends after Hurricane Milton's damage with limited access to amenities like dog and skate parks, trails, and fishing areas, while weekdays remain closed for safety during ongoing cleanup operations.

Volunteers and staff conducted the annual Christmas Bird Count in Hawai‘i, focusing on endangered forest birds at Pu’u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve, as part of a global conservation effort.

Arlington unveils Rotary Dream Park on December 30, offering public art and space for community gatherings, marking the Arlington Parks & Recreation's centennial celebration.

Santa delivered new park equipment to Beggs Snyder Park in Dormont Borough, offering community joy post-safety concerns and replacements after previous demolitions.

Tahlequah, an orca who grieved her dead calf in 2018, was seen with a new calf, J61, a hopeful sign for the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population.

Kyle, Texas, is actively addressing its increasing feral hog issue that is causing damage to parks and trails by hiring trappers, warning residents to take precautions, and monitoring the environmental impacts.

A report by Colorado Parks and Wildlife reveals an outbreak of Avian Paramyxovirus-1 causing dove deaths in Colorado, with a focus on public awareness and safety.

El Paso's Star on the Mountain will shine in red and green on Christmas Eve, starting at 5:40 p.m., to celebrate the holiday and promote community unity.

Minneapolis Park Board welcomes public input on Farview Park's Phase 2 improvements during a hearing on January 7, 2025.

The 'Ākoʻakoʻa Coral Restoration Nursery in Hawaii, developed by ASU and the DLNR, is a major conservation effort for West Hawai‘i’s reefs, featuring advanced technology and real-world impact.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is collecting used Christmas trees to create aquatic habitats in state lakes, with drop-off locations available post-holidays.