Central Florida theme parks, including Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND, announce closures and flexible policies in response to Hurricane Helene's approach.

Dearborn celebrates the opening of its first PEACE Park, transforming a parking lot into a green space with amenities and flood defense systems, part of a broader city revitalization project.

The City of Bloomington encourages residents to remove invasive buckthorn this fall, providing instructions, tools, and herbicides recommendations, with resources available on their website.

The Casselberry splash pad at Lake Concord Park is closed for two days due to a storm, with plans to reopen Friday.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas grows by 630 acres, now totaling 1,980 acres, thanks to a 2019 voter-approved sales tax allocation for state parks.

Howard County unveiled a new COVID-19 Memorial featuring a grove of birch trees and a water feature in Meadowbrook Park, Ellicott City, as a space for reflection and remembrance.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrates the birth of its first aardvark calf, from parents Padmae and Azaan, with expectations for public viewing opportunities soon.

Kemah, Texas, began constructing its largest park, rewilding an old army site with a $4.5-$6 million project to be completed in phases. The first phase includes a trail and playground for a 2025 completion.

NBC Chicago reports a massive bird migration over Illinois, with alerts for Chicago to turn off lights to protect the 70 million birds traveling during peak migration nights.

A bear named "Junior" has made a crawlspace under a Sierra Madre home his hangout, leading the homeowners and wildlife officials to find humane ways to encourage it to leave.

MPRB and MSC are considering the relocation of Bde Maka Ska's boat launch and Sailing Center, seeking public feedback through an open house and online survey.

Texas celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day, with TPWD emphasizing the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation and the state's economy.

Boulder County closes Ron Stewart Preserve on most Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 7 to Jan. 28 for a controlled elk management program involving selected hunters.