Slidell officials break ground on new multi-use fields at Ducksworth Park, with construction led by All South Consulting Engineers and Warner Construction, funded by a community grant and the Louisiana Department's fund.

Interns at Tandy Hills Natural Area documented nearly 200 species during a night event, attracting 112 enthusiasts who observed nocturnal wildlife and stargazed with local astronomers.

DCR and Girl Scout Councils of Massachusetts team up for a weekend event offering tailored programs for Scouts to earn nature-based badges, with free parking at state parks on September 14-15.

Two Magellanic penguins died of avian malaria at the El Paso Zoo, with six others treated and recovered; this followed the opening of the Penguin Encounter in December 2023.

Mayor Caldwell announced Little River Park in Woodstock, gaining an 87% community approval. The 110-acre park will have trails, a lake, playgrounds, and more, with construction starting in 2025 and opening in 2026.

Washington County receives a grant from TC Energy for the Glacier Hills Lakefront Development Project, aiming to enhance Friess Lake's quality and accessibility, including ADA-compliant amenities.

The Kalalau Trail in Hawaii is closed due to a norovirus outbreak, with 37 reported cases. Authorities are cleaning the area to prevent the virus's spread.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is holding public meetings to discuss managing chronic wasting disease in deer, now found in 21 counties.

Tessman Acres Park in Brooklyn Park is closed on September 9-10 for paving work on both the park and its trails, with the city requesting the public to avoid the area during the project.

A young humpback whale was seen in Half Moon Bay's harbor, believed to have made a navigational mistake. Officials are monitoring it, urging the public to keep their distance.

The South Mountain Environmental Education Center in Phoenix has been renamed the South Mountain Visitor Center and is receiving renovations to improve visitor experience.

The Maryland Zoo's oldest African penguin, Mr. Greedy, was euthanized due to age-related health issues after a life that contributed 230 descendants to his endangered species.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced the birth of a surprise Red River Hog, born to mother Finn and father Gus. The baby's sex is unknown, and it will be named after 30 days.