TPWD confirms six juvenile alligators are living in the Brazos River, Waco, emphasizing they pose no threat to public safety and advising against feeding them to maintain ecological balance.

Contra Costa Fire will conduct prescribed burns in Lafayette and Walnut Creek starting May 1 to reduce wildfire risks, potentially affecting air quality for locals.

Marine life, including stinging blue dragons and blue button hydrozoans, has appeared on the Texas Gulf Coast, prompting both fascination and safety warnings for beachgoers.

The Michigan DNR shares tips and regulations for the trout season, advising on how to prevent the spread of invasive species like didymo and New Zealand mudsnails.

Minneapolis City announces a schedule of outdoor activities for May and June, including bird-watching events, family planting days, and Summer Solstice celebrations.

The San Antonio Zoo offers $8 admission for Bexar County residents during Fiesta, with ID proof, featuring the Festival de Animales, folklorico dancers, roaming mariachis, and DJs.

Wright County Parks & Rec offers an array of outdoor activities for all ages this spring and summer, with programs including wildflower classes, bird migration events, and kayaking. Registrations are advised due to their popularity.

Scott County is hosting a free Mother's Day event at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve with a hike, mindfulness, and a watercolor phenology wheel crafting session.

Spring Lake Regional Park is hosting a geocaching event with a buggy theme on May 11, combining GPS treasure hunting with entomology. Reservations required, $6 entry, discounts for groups.

Mayor O'Connell of Nashville has signed an executive order to expand the city's tree canopy, aligning with National Arbor Day and addressing the impact of ongoing construction.

Two Austin anglers, Callie White and Cassady Douglas, caught record-setting fish in Lady Bird Lake, with White reeling in a 30-pound koi and Douglas a 64-pound smallmouth buffalo.

The Tyre Nichols Foundation is hosting a skate park design event at the National Civil Rights Museum to honor Nichols' memory and involve the community.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported the first cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Edwards County, with two deer from a breeding facility testing positive.