Makamae the pueo was elected 'mayor' of Honolulu Zoo, aimed at raising conservation awareness, while Jaws the tortoise became Director of Habitat Protection.

The meeting on the development plan for Taum Sauk Mountain State Park has been rescheduled to December 7 due to flooding. Public input on the park's future is encouraged.

Rice County residents are enjoying a warm fall and are busy with gardening activities such as preparing for winter, planning for spring, and feeding birds, while also educating themselves on gardening topics.

Pullen Park introduces its limited edition 2024 Holiday Horse ornament and re-releases past favorites, all made by the Charleston Mint in NC, available for $15 at the park's welcome center.

Ryan Smith won the 2024 CPRA Parks Professional of the Year award for his work in Brighton, CO, including excellent park management and conservation efforts.

Mesa's Mesa Grande Cultural Park has been renamed Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va’aki, honoring Indigenous heritage and strengthening ties with the O'odham and Piipaash peoples.

Seattle Parks and Recreation announced that all parks will remain open on Veterans Day for reflection, but some facilities, including community centers and pools, will close.

St. Louis Park officials are hosting a free Walk the Park event on Nov. 9, encouraging community engagement with a stroll along North Cedar Lake Regional Trail.

The Houston Zoo welcomed a four-year-old pygmy hippo named Akobi from San Francisco Zoo to join its Species Survival Plan Program and conservation efforts.

Boulder County's Meeker Park and Nederland forestry sort yards are closing for the season, ending their free service for local residents to manage forestry debris and reduce wildfire risk.

Seattle Parks and Recreation with WA Fish and Wildlife to hold a free webinar on creating urban wildlife habitats.

Orange County has conserved 1,700 acres of land through the Green PLACE program, using a $100 million fund set for ecological preservation. The program, backed by officials and environmentalists, aims to balance urban growth and biodiversity.

Mayor London Breed announced a plan to transform Embarcadero Plaza into a vibrant park in downtown San Francisco in collaboration with BXP Inc. and the Downtown SF Partnership.