Brood XIV cicadas are set to emerge in Massachusetts after 17 years underground, with their loud buzzing and benign nature toward trees and humans. Specialists discuss potential climate change impacts on their cycles.

An entangled gray whale was freed by a specialized team after being trapped by a gillnet off California's coast.

The 32nd annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in Cary, NC, features over 170 local artists, kids' activities, live entertainment, and eco-friendly transportation options.

San Jose's Columbus Park is slated for a $24 million renovation to add soccer fields, courts, and a playground, while moving the homeless who currently occupy the park, eliciting varied reactions.

The Hawaii DLNR stated that new Commercial Use Permits for ocean activities are on hold due to a court order pending environmental review, impacting current and future permittees.

Planning firm Sasaki is set to lead the creation of a new 155-acre park at the former Park Hill Golf Course in Denver, involving community input for its development.

The WDFW has set the 2025-2026 Washington salmon fishing seasons, focusing on conservation and recovery of endangered stocks, with promising increases in pink salmon and quotas for Chinook and coho.

Maryland awards $1.7 million for environmental initiatives, including a new trash wheel for the Back River, as part of a pollution lawsuit settlement.

San Antonio allows Easter camping in select parks, lifts curfew, and promotes eco-friendly practices, while warning of potential noise from bird deterrent activities.

The Wisconsin DNR urges the public to aid migratory birds by actions like turning off lights and planting native trees amidst a decline in bird populations.

The Duluth Fire Department is preparing for controlled burns at locations like Chamber's Grove Park to enhance ecosystems and train personnel, with each burn lasting 1-2 hours under ideal weather conditions.

Minnesota offers a Free Park Day on April 26, waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks, encouraging residents to explore the outdoors during spring.

Gone Country, an Alan Jackson tribute band, will perform at Glade Parks on May 2, 2025. The outdoor concert encourages attendees to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a relaxed musical evening. Further details are available from Chance Boyd.