Phoenix celebrated South Mountain Park and Preserve's 100th anniversary, focusing on community, history, and conservation, complete with festivities and a time capsule event.

Mordecai Historic Park hosts a lecture series on local archaeology featuring Melissa Timo, an archaeologist specializing in historic cemetery preservation in North Carolina.

Arlington Parks and Recreation offers 'Portraits in the Park' for local families to take scenic holiday photos, with a quick digital process for selecting images.

Minneapolis parks provide a range of winter activities for residents, including gardening preparations, nature programs, and outdoor events, emphasizing year-round environmental education.

Akron announces the grand reopening of Lock 3 Park on November 29, following a $17 million renovation funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, featuring new amenities and year-round attractions.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss various wildlife management topics, including big game hunting, proposed changes to mountain lion hunting, and fee adjustments during a hybrid meeting in Lamar on November 14-15.

Tiny Picassos is a new art program for toddlers at Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center in Charlotte County, starting mid-December for $25, fostering creativity and motor skills through crafting.

The Racine Zoo has euthanized Mac, a 19-year-old Masai giraffe, due to age-related health issues after treatments for conditions like arthritis failed to maintain his quality of life.

Maricopa County invites residents to celebrate National Take A Hike Day on November 17, 2024, with free park entries and encourages use of over 615 miles of trails. Proper preparation and Leave No Trace principles are emphasized.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has equipped four major parks with AEDs for public use in cardiac emergencies, as part of a citywide public safety initiative.

Lake Minnewashta Regional Park hosts a temporary story walk featuring the children's book 'Punk Skunks,' offering an outdoor reading experience along a trail with stations displaying book pages.

An 87-square-mile area in Orange County is under quarantine due to the discovery of eight oriental fruit flies, threatening local crops. Residents are advised not to move produce off their properties.

Utah's Hogle Zoo has introduced William, a one-year-old Chinese red panda, following the departure of their last Himalayan red panda, MowMow. The move aligns with conservation efforts and the Species Survival Plan.