The Great Smoky Mountains will host the synchronous fireflies event from June 3-10. Visitors need a vehicle reservation from a lottery starting April 26 to attend.

The new Central Dog Park opened in Nashville beside the expanded Central Water Reclamation Facility, featuring green space and community amenities, heralded by Mayor O'Connell and local officials.

A shooting at a Memphis block party results in two deaths, spurring city officials to consider revising park rental permits, while community activists call for reclaiming their neighborhood.

Maple Grove is seeking volunteers for its annual boulevard planting on Weaver Lake Road and Elm Creek Boulevard. Community members can sign up for the May 9th or 11th events to help beautify the city.

A 40-foot female gray whale was found dead in Alameda, marking the first such incident in the Bay Area this year. Officials plan a necropsy to determine the cause of death.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public feedback on proposed bans on canned hunting of mountain lions and the implementation of trap check standards.

A bear was spotted wandering through Corvallis, Oregon, prompting local police to coordinate with state agencies and advise the public to keep their distance.

The DAR in Kalamazoo planted a 'liberty tree' to mark the start of America's 250th birthday celebrations, aiming to create a future community gathering spot.

San Diego Humane Society urges residents to not intervene with seemingly abandoned baby wildlife, as they are often better off with their natural parents. Only in cases of injury should people contact the society for guidance.

Darrell's Dream Boundless Playground will be closed on April 27 for the semiannual Day of Caring event, where volunteers will clean and maintain the park.

Due to severe thunderstorm threats, the Dallas Park and Recreation Department cancelled the "It's My Park Day" scheduled for April 20, postponing community park beautification efforts.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports a 20% increase in the gray wolf population, with 260 wolves in 42 packs as of December 31, 2023.

Maple Grove's Parks and Recreation Department is organizing two volunteer events for park and boulevard beautification in May, inviting residents to help with planting and maintenance.