Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights returns for its 30th year, featuring over three million lights and a new "Light Lounge," with free admission on select nights.

The EPA has begun clean-up efforts at Trowbridge Dam on the Kalamazoo River, targeting PCB-contaminated areas in preparation for the dam's eventual demolition.

The 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival in San Antonio features educational exhibits, live music, and food, promoting environmental awareness and conservation.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department upgraded its paddling trails website, enhancing the digital experience for exploring Texas' 81 paddle trails, ahead of World Rivers Day.

The Royal Oak Library closed due to multiple bugs found in a DVD case. Pest control was called, and the library urged people not to return items while other network libraries remain available.

Pittsburgh's Deer Management Program resumes to control deer overpopulation in city parks, through regulated archery hunting by approved hunters, with specific rules for park visitors.

A coconut rhinoceros beetle was found in a trap in Waikoloa, Hawaii, raising concerns over potential damage to palm trees and prompting increased surveillance and eradication efforts by the HDOA and other agencies.

Oakland firefighters rescued a deer trapped between a house and a garage, demonstrating teamwork and their readiness to aid all community members, including wildlife.

MDOT seeks federal funds to study and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions in Michigan, aiming to improve safety by modifying infrastructure like underpasses and bridges.

Join the BioBlitz at Theodore Wirth Park on September 28 to catalog local species, with tools provided and lunch for attendees of sessions two and three. Enthusiasts can register online.

A section of the mountain bike trails at Bertram Chain of Lakes is closed for the weekend due to the upcoming Bertram Saddle Buster race, but some trails remain open.

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park offers a "Hidden History Hike" on September 29th, a guided two-hour walk delving into the park's historical significance.

The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park is hosting a Fall Leaves Scavenger Hunt & Nature Art event for families on October 3, featuring leaf pile jumping and leaf rubbing art. Registration is recommended.