The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board received a $95,533 donation from Friends of the Wildflower Garden for new fencing at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden.

The Minnesota DNR Eagle Cam is streaming once again, offering insights into the lives of bald eagles after last year's nest collapse. The new nest is carefully monitored for stability.

A public workshop on December 5 will discuss the Spencer Island restoration project in Snohomish County, focusing on ecological improvements and recreational impacts.

Over 400 volunteers planted 215 trees along Sacramento Northern Parkway as part of the city's Equitable Urban Forest project, funded by a USDA Urban and Community Forestry grant.

Dallas announces the closure of city parks and recreation facilities on Thanksgiving, affecting local activities but allowing the community and staff to observe the holiday.

The City of Las Cruces' Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is on December 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, with live music, refreshments, and a movie screening post-event.

LumiNature returns to the Philadelphia Zoo featuring over one million lights, interactive zones, live performers, and new treats, running select nights until Jan. 4.

The MPRB announced that the November 20 board meeting won't be live streamed due to technical issues, but it will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube later.

Toad Hollow Dog Park in Davis is closed due to flooding from rainy weather, with the city planning to re-evaluate the park's condition on November 22, 2024.

Endangered Roanoke logperch have been reintroduced to North Carolina's Mayo River through a partnership between state wildlife agencies, aiming to conserve aquatic species.

A bear cub, yanked from a tree for a selfie in Asheville, was reintroduced to the wild after rehabilitation and is adapting well with a tracking collar, according to wildlife officials.

Scott County's Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts a Family Winter Wellness event with a scavenger hunt and crafting to encourage outdoor activity in the cold months, free and open to young children and families.

Minneapolis parks offer festive activities, including family nights, pottery sales, and scavenger hunts, with special events for seniors and holiday camps for kids during school closures.