Dallas Parks' May issue highlights a variety of upcoming events and activities in city parks, including yoga, fishing tutorials, art, bird watching, and movies under the stars.

Seattle's Magnuson Off Leash Area main gate will be closed from May 13 for renovations, including improved access and mobility features. The work, lasting about two months, necessitates using alternate entrances and temporary ADA parking.

The Houston Zoo welcomed a baby Masai giraffe named Tino, born to mother Kamili, adding to conservation efforts and the giraffe's endangered species population.

Arlington Parks and Recreation celebrates its centennial with a 100-mile challenge and various events, including a Home Run Derby and a Mother's Day Brunch.

The Anoka Conservation District is organizing a Garlic Mustard Pull and Trash Pickup event at Pioneer Park in Blaine on May 11, where volunteers can help remove invasive plants.

The necropsy of a gray whale found in Alameda indicates a vessel strike as the cause of death, with details of its injuries and ongoing research shared by the California Academy of Sciences and The Marine Mammal Center.

Chicago prepares for an early cicada emergence, with experts at the Morton Arboretum advising on how to protect young trees with netting and other methods, while warning against the ineffectiveness and ecological harm of insecticides.

San Diego Humane Society declares a state of emergency, with dog populations at shelters reaching critical levels, and calls for community action to adopt, foster, and spay/neuter pets.

The Euless Family Life Aquatic Park opens, featuring a lazy river, water playground, and slides, with daily passes at $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Season passes are also available.

The sea lion population at San Francisco's Pier 39 hits a seven-year peak with 820 individuals, linked to a rich food supply from nearby Farallon Islands.

Experts advise against oak tree pruning to prevent the spread of the oak wilt fungus, as beetles that transmit the disease are highly active now.

Four zebras escaped from a trailer in Washington; three were captured while one is still missing. The bizarre incident involved state patrols and locals in the pursuit.

Trillions of periodical cicadas are set to emerge across the U.S. in 2024, with residents reporting high noise levels that confuse some into calling the police.