Honolulu officials are removing palm trees in Oahu parks due to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestations, and surveying affected areas for further action to protect the landscape.

Las Cruces is hiring three full-time park rangers to maintain safety and enhance visitor experiences at city parks, with applications due by November 4, 2024.

A 74-year-old man in Lake City, Colorado, was attacked by a black bear and her cubs in his home but managed to fend them off with a chair. The bears were euthanized by wildlife officials afterwards.

Oklahoma City announces a Halloween event, "Halloween Harvest," and other fall activities, including a nature hike, arts, and sports, across various locations for all ages.

Allegheny County breaks ground on a new ADA-compliant pedestrian trail at Settlers Cabin Park, promising safer and more accessible pathways for visitors.

The Louisiana State Museum will host "Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog," an exhibition of George Rodrigue's early works, from November 22, 2024, at the Cabildo in New Orleans.

A new butterfly habitat at a local mansion aims to conserve endangered Monarch butterflies by planting native species like Milkweed. Volunteers are invited to help maintain the garden.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept. is holding a coat drive until Oct. 26, with donations accepted at various locations for distribution to children and teens in need.

Hā‘ena Beach Park on Kauai reopened after a shark sighting caused a temporary closure; officials lifted restrictions as no sharks were observed subsequently.

Activists in Colorado rally for elephant rights as the state Supreme Court considers a case about the release of five elephants from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to a sanctuary.

The Kahaualeʻa Natural Area Reserve in Hawaiʻi reopens after volcanic activity subsides, with recommendations for checking eruption updates before visiting.

The Woodland Park Zoo is awaiting the birth of a Sumatran orangutan, anticipating the first orangutan birth in 35 years, with the mother, Batu, under 24-hour watch.

Tampa shuts down parks and halts programs ahead of Tropical Storm Milton, as the city prioritizes debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene and undertakes pre-emptive safety measures.