Kealakekua Bay in Hawaii is preparing for an invasive species removal event on May 18, where volunteers will help extract non-native fish to protect the local ecosystem.

Kaua‘i's Mānā Plain sanctuary reports an increase in native and migratory waterbirds, according to DLNR. Restoration efforts since the 1990s have made the sanctuary a community and ecological asset.

Bark in the Park event is set for May 17 at the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth, featuring dog-focused activities, vendors, and rescue organizations.

The Maryland Zoo announced the birth of a new Coquerel's sifaka lemur, part of their ongoing endangered species conservation efforts.

Pittsburgh's Allegheny Commons Park is now a Level I Arboretum, joining three others in the city and coinciding with the 20th year as a Tree City USA.

Dakota County Parks shares its 2050 vision, inviting public feedback until May 20, and hosts an open house on May 8 for direct input on the future of local green spaces.

Bryant Park in Bloomington is undergoing upgrades with a new shelter and pond renovation, while Tretbaugh Park is adding a bike skills course, all aimed at enhancing local recreation.

Restoration efforts in West Kaua‘i's Mānā Plain have made the wetlands a thriving bird sanctuary, observed by biologist Jason Vercelli and reported by DLNR.

A toxic algae bloom in Southern California is causing mass deaths of marine animals, with dolphins and whales washing ashore dead due to a neurotoxin called domoic acid.

The Wisconsin DNR advises caution as black bears awaken from hibernation, stressing not to feed them and secure food sources to avoid bear-human encounters.

The Brevard Zoo opened a new Manatee Rehabilitation Center, admitting two manatees, Churro and Randa. The center can care for up to six manatees with advanced facilities.

Thousands of Velella velellas washed up on Ventura County beaches, carried by strong winds and storms. Their stinging cells can cause irritation, and the event reflects environmental patterns, which may be influenced by climate change.

Registration for adult summer sports leagues and job openings for sports officials is now available through the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.