A five-year-old girl was bitten by a coyote at the San Francisco Botanical Garden, prompting a swift response that resulted in three coyotes being euthanized. The reaction has sparked controversy among local naturalists.

Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park offers SUP lessons on July 12, catering to beginners and experts. Reservation required by July 10, for those 14+ at $35 per person, with discounts for groups.

Nashville celebrates July as Parks and Recreation Month with activities emphasizing community and inclusion, supported by Mayor O'Connell and Metro Parks.

The East County Animal Shelter in Dublin, Alameda County, opens a new area for livestock to ensure animals' safety during emergencies such as wildfires.

Pier Pool in Portland is closed due to major plumbing issues stemming from a ruptured water line, but swim lessons continue at Peninsula Pool. Repair work is underway.

Rangers and local agencies successfully rescued a horse from a steep ravine in Point Reyes using a low angle ropes system and coordinated efforts to bring the animal to safety.

Urban expansion and rising temperatures in San Antonio lead to increased sightings of local wildlife, such as deer and bobcats, in the city. Wildlife Rescue’s Lynn Cuny highlights habitat loss as a critical issue.

Lawrenceville has dedicated HYRO Park in memory of a K9 officer, offering a dog-friendly space with amenities like artificial turf and agility equipment.

Former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo faces a 10-count indictment for allegedly endangering children during the Robb Elementary School shooting.

San Antonio Animal Care Services advises pet safety during Fourth of July, emphasizing the fright fireworks can cause pets, and highlighting precautions like secure spaces, up-to-date microchip IDs, and avoiding toxic foods.

Lake County is inviting residents to a community meeting for input on North Lake Regional Park improvements, potentially funded by a FRDAP grant. The meeting is on July 10 at the Umatilla Senior Center.

Howard County officials broke ground on Centennial Park West's improvements, including synthetic fields and new lights, set to be completed in fall 2025, with $1.5M County funds and $9M in state grants.

Texas confirms a second case of Chronic Waning Disease (CWD) in a Sutton County deer breeding facility, detected in a two-year-old female white-tailed deer.