San Antonio Parks and Recreation won four awards at a state event, including the prestigious Gold Medal Award. They were recognized for park management excellence and innovative programs.

Agencies in Washington State plan to reintroduce bull trout to Sullivan Lake and Harvey Creek to establish a self-sustaining population as part of a broader conservation initiative.

Bana, a 29-year-old western lowland gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has died of congestive cardiac failure following bronchopneumonia. She was a key figure in the zoo's gorilla troop and cognitive studies.

The San Diego Humane Society discovered and is caring for four coyote pups found under a deck in Pacific Beach, advising the public on coexisting with wildlife.

Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department hosts a job fair for youth and announces summer camp registrations, adult programs, free movie screening, food distribution, basketball tournament, and diverse sports activities.

Clark County has declared April 1-7 as Food Waste Prevention Week, launching initiatives and a podcast series to educate on reducing the 1.1 million tons of food waste in the Washington area.

The grand reopening of Be'er Sheva Park in Rainier Beach, Seattle is set for April 13, featuring a ribbon cutting, performances, local food, and community engagement.

The WDFW and Tulalip Tribes are testing drones for bighorn sheep monitoring, focusing on counting and health assessment, while ensuring minimal disturbance.

Saint Paul rec centers remain open despite the weather, but drop-in programs' status will vary; 'Rec Check' after-school program will stay open, while all other evening activities are canceled due to the incoming storm.

The City of Austin promotes London as a spring/summer travel destination, highlighting its dining, historical sites, shopping, and direct flights for Austinites.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation is hosting a free community event, "A Movie Under the Stars," where "The Barbie Movie" will be screened on May 4, 2024, at Rex Park, with festivities starting at 5 p.m.

The Detroit Zoo offers free tickets for recycling electronics on April 20-21. Participants can also enjoy GreenFest activities. Secure data erasure is ensured.

Eden Prairie city officials schedule controlled burns through May to maintain local prairie lands and fight invasive species, with operations conducted by the Fire Department and monitored for safety.