UC Berkeley has spent $16.1 million on security and closure costs for People's Park since August 2022, as the university plans student and homeless housing and park renovations amid controversy.

Fish Lake in Maple Grove is anticipated to be removed from Minnesota's impaired waters list in 2024 due to successful environmental restoration efforts.

Brooklyn Park's Recreation and Parks Department announces a range of March activities, including summer camp registration, a community meeting on Activity Center improvements, workshops, and free movies.

Minneapolis Parks invites adults to join a woodpecker-watching event on Leap Year Day and offers various birding and nature activities throughout spring.

Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, renowned for its solitude and rugged beauty, was the fifth least visited US national park in 2023, with just 28,965 visitors.

Seattle has streamlined its tree service registration, now allowing companies to register just once to work on both private and public spaces, making it easier for them to maintain the city's urban forest.

Wright County Parks & Recreation opens campsite reservations on March 4, with history suggesting quick booking. A new reservation system is in place and requires a new account for all users.

Apple Valley's annual Tree & Shrub Sale offers residents a chance to buy flora at discounted prices, with an easy online ordering system and limited quantities available.

Gardening enthusiasts can attend Fort Worth's free YardSmart event at the Botanic Garden for expert advice, sustainable landscaping tips, and personal consultations on managing unpredictable weather and conserving water.

Plymouth's Summer Parks and Recreation Activities Guide is now online, offering a range of community activities. Registration opens on March 13 for residents, later for non-residents. An app for easy access to services will launch in early March.

The Wargo Nature Center prepares for maple syruping as spring approaches, offering educational programs to experience and learn about this sustainable food tradition.

Seattle Parks and Recreation announces a community meeting to discuss Little Brook Park’s redesign, with a focus on new play equipment, a plaza, and enhanced amenities.

The California Academy of Sciences’ corpse flower, Mirage, bloomed, emitting a foul scent compared to decomposing flesh, attracting visitors and pollinators in San Francisco.