San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrates the birth of its first aardvark calf, from parents Padmae and Azaan, with expectations for public viewing opportunities soon.

Kemah, Texas, began constructing its largest park, rewilding an old army site with a $4.5-$6 million project to be completed in phases. The first phase includes a trail and playground for a 2025 completion.

NBC Chicago reports a massive bird migration over Illinois, with alerts for Chicago to turn off lights to protect the 70 million birds traveling during peak migration nights.

A bear named "Junior" has made a crawlspace under a Sierra Madre home his hangout, leading the homeowners and wildlife officials to find humane ways to encourage it to leave.

MPRB and MSC are considering the relocation of Bde Maka Ska's boat launch and Sailing Center, seeking public feedback through an open house and online survey.

Texas celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day, with TPWD emphasizing the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation and the state's economy.

Boulder County closes Ron Stewart Preserve on most Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 7 to Jan. 28 for a controlled elk management program involving selected hunters.

A bear cub entered Aspen Middle School's cafeteria, causing a temporary evacuation before wildlife officials safely relocated it. Classes resumed normally after the incident.

The Carver Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a pollinator garden workshop on September 24, promoting conservation and ecological health.

A third Mola mola sunfish washed up on the Oregon Coast, marking a series of such incidents since June, with the cause of the stranding still unknown.

Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights returns for its 30th year, featuring over three million lights and a new "Light Lounge," with free admission on select nights.

The EPA has begun clean-up efforts at Trowbridge Dam on the Kalamazoo River, targeting PCB-contaminated areas in preparation for the dam's eventual demolition.

The 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival in San Antonio features educational exhibits, live music, and food, promoting environmental awareness and conservation.