White Sands National Park is considering fee increases for ranger-guided hikes and introducing a Starry Night Astronomy Program, with adult fees potentially rising to $10. Opinions are sought until October 24, 2024.

St. Louis Park is hosting monthly "Walk the Park" events, including a walk at Bass Lake Preserve on September 14, to encourage residents to enjoy local trails and socialize. Future walks are planned, with indoor alternatives for bad weather.

Seven red wolves from the North Carolina Museum are moving to a conservation center in New York as part of efforts to save the species from extinction.

Rolesville and the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition unveiled a historical marker commemorating George Taylor, a black man lynched in the past, in an emotional event attended by his descendants.

Chatham County announces its 5th annual virtual fitness challenge, inviting residents to run or bike a set distance in October, with registration open until September 30 and incentives like T-shirts and a Swag Bag for trail explorers.

Seattle parks to close for staff training on Sept 26, affecting community centers, pools, and other facilities, but parks, gardens, and golf courses will stay open.

A statue honoring Andy N. Condor was unveiled at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, honoring the bird who lived there for over six decades before his death.

Carver County Parks is temporarily closing two Dakota Rail Regional Trail parking lots for seal coating on September 12, 2024, with plans to reopen the following day.

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.