Knoxville received a $225,000 federal grant to combat invasive species, aiming to restore native flora over 100 acres of parks and greenways, with plans underway for eradication efforts to begin next year.

Peoria is hiring a Parks & Sports Facilities Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair machinery, requiring attention to detail and mechanical skills, with a salary between $22.51 and $25.02 per hour.

Arlington Parks hosts the Splash Tales event for kids with interactive stories, crafts, and activities. The series starts at California Lane Park, with more dates throughout summer.

Seattle Parks and Recreation won't create new rules for Denny Blaine Park, following public input. Instead, a formal agreement with Friends of Denny Blaine Park has been established, focusing on park improvements, including stairway enhancements.

The Tischer Creek Hiking Trail in Duluth is closed due to a damaged bridge from a fallen tree. The re-opening date is pending a structural assessment.

Wright County Parks & Recreation partners with Minnesota Mountain Bikes Race Series for a new race event at Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park, offering trails for all skill levels and including food trucks and swimming options for spectators.

Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks community input through listening sessions to inform the RFP for a new Golf Management Firm to oversee four municipal golf courses.

Texas biologists report White-Nose Syndrome in local bats, including the first-ever cases in tri-colored bats, and three previously unaffected species, marking a significant southern spread of the P. destructans fungus.

The emerald ash borer, a destructive beetle, is spreading through Texas, now present in 24 counties and threatening ash trees, with human transportation of infested wood accelerating its reach.

Peoria is considering a proposed Airpark expected to boost the local economy by $1 billion and create 8,000 jobs. The city will discuss the ongoing feasibility study in a June 27 webinar, with a second Q&A session planned for August.

Milton invites public input on the Deerfield Parkway athletic complex plans during a second meeting on June 24, reflecting its commitment to community involvement in the park's design.

Eden Prairie park improvements will cause summer disruptions but lead to better recreational spaces with new equipment, trail connections, and sports court upgrades.

Washington's WDFW closed May Creek to all fishing to protect the endangered Chinook salmon, with details outlined in a WDFW statement, but Skykomish River will open on June 15, 2024.