San Antonio's Salado Creek Greenway now offers 20 miles of connected trails after a 4-mile extension, providing rich outdoor experiences for cyclists, hikers, and runners.

Firefighters and Forest Preserves crews battled a significant brush fire at Tinley Park's Bobolink Meadow over the weekend, containing it by Sunday evening.

Cleary Lake Regional Park offers a maple sugaring event on March 16 where participants can learn and practice the process of turning sap into maple syrup. Reservations are required.

Scott County announced a geocaching event at Cleary Lake Regional Park on March 16, where participants will search for leprechaun surprises. Reservations required by March 14.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has closed trails due to the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid infestation, threatening local hemlock trees and biodiversity.

Coon Rapids offers wholesale priced trees and shrubs to residents for beautification and urges quick ordering as it’s first-come, first-served with a four-plant limit. The sale is online with tax and delivery included.

California's OPC allocated $1.85 million to combat whale entanglement in crab fishing gear, promoting 'ropeless' traps for the Dungeness crab industry to protect marine life.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation introduces a fee assistance program to support residents in financial need, allowing them to participate in community activities.

Arlington Parks & Recreation is hosting a series of March events, including magic shows, an underwater egg hunt, a tot party, and photo ops with the Easter Bunny.

San Antonio Zoo has begun construction on Congo Falls, a new gorilla habitat set to open in 2025 after over 30 years without gorillas at the facility.

Woodbury's Parks and Recreation department introduces new summer programs including adult pickleball leagues, youth fencing, and a Miracle League day camp, encouraging both social and athletic activities for all ages.

The City of Bloomington is holding its 17th annual Arbor Day tree sale, letting residents buy affordable bare-root trees to plant and enhance the urban canopy.

The TPWD invites public comment on proposed 2024-2025 hunting season changes, including modifications to bird and big game regulations, with opportunities for feedback online, by phone, email, or at a public meeting.