Four peregrine falcon chicks were banded by Michigan DNR in Lansing to track and assist in species conservation efforts.

The Play for All Park in Round Rock, Texas, has installed new communication boards to support children who struggle with verbal communication, thanks to a project initiated by Caroline Osborn and funded by the Play for All Foundation.

Brooklyn Park's annual "Walk the Park" event invites the community to Trinity Gardens Park on June 8 for a morning of outdoor activities, games, and socializing with city officials and neighbors.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is progressing with plans to allow The Painted Turtle, a Nokomis Main Beach concessionaire, to sell beer and wine.

The Smyrna Market is back in Smyrna's Market Village every Sunday till October, offering a range of produce and crafts for locals to enjoy from 10 am to 2 pm.

The Icicle River is set for a fishing season from May 16 to June 30, following an abundant hatchery Chinook salmon return, allowing for two catches per angler per day.

Animal control rescued orphaned opossums and the Tri-City Animal Shelter is rehabilitating them at a specialized facility, sharing the story on social media.

A bald eagle pair at White Rock Lake, Dallas, has welcomed two eaglets, and local authorities are taking steps to protect the nest, urging the public to keep their distance.

Belle Isle in Detroit recorded a 7% increase in visitors last year and is set to revive its Giant Slide this summer after upgrades to ensure safety. Over $140 million has been invested in park improvements since 2014.

Maple Grove announces summer roller skating events at the Central Park Skate Loop, offering family-friendly fun with free skate rentals on select Fridays.

New regulations from the Department of Treasury could hinder Illinois corn farmers' prospects of using their crops for sustainable jet fuel production, due to stricter conservation practice requirements.

WDFW plans to discuss the removal of Talbot Dam to restore habitat for salmon and trout at a public meeting on May 23.

The city partners with Rainbow Treecare offering discounted treatments to protect ash trees from the invasive emerald ash borer beetle, with an income-based program also available.