The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is holding public meetings to discuss managing chronic wasting disease in deer, now found in 21 counties.

Tessman Acres Park in Brooklyn Park is closed on September 9-10 for paving work on both the park and its trails, with the city requesting the public to avoid the area during the project.

A young humpback whale was seen in Half Moon Bay's harbor, believed to have made a navigational mistake. Officials are monitoring it, urging the public to keep their distance.

The South Mountain Environmental Education Center in Phoenix has been renamed the South Mountain Visitor Center and is receiving renovations to improve visitor experience.

The Maryland Zoo's oldest African penguin, Mr. Greedy, was euthanized due to age-related health issues after a life that contributed 230 descendants to his endangered species.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced the birth of a surprise Red River Hog, born to mother Finn and father Gus. The baby's sex is unknown, and it will be named after 30 days.

Colonial Park in Sacramento is set for a community-led revamp on September 14 to enhance its landscape, picnic areas, and add new murals by a local artist.

Madison's Place playground in Woodbury will be closed for maintenance on September 10-11, with the city urging public cooperation for future enjoyment.

Baldwin Beach Park's pavilion in Maui is being removed due to damage from high surf and rising sea levels, with emergency permits in progress and officials emphasizing safety and minimizing environmental impact.

The east boat slips at Hickory Point Recreation Complex have reopened after renovations, with six updated slips available for boats up to 30 feet long. The west slips will close next for improvements.

The Old Saint Hilary's Open Space Preserve in Marin County expanded by acquiring the 110-acre Easton Point, preventing development and preserving the land for $42.1 million.

Seattle Parks & Recreation started renovating Salmon Bay Park's play area to make it safer and more accessible, with completion expected in early 2025.

A California condor was found shot in Colorado, prompting an investigation by wildlife authorities. The incident is significant owing to the bird's critically endangered status.