Bloomington Parks and Recreation announced a range of outdoor winter activities for their Winter Fete, including ice fishing, fat tire biking, and free open skating on January 14.

Wright County Parks & Recreation has launched a new online reservation system for outdoor activities, with bookings for shelters available and campground reservations starting March 4. Users need to create new accounts to use the upgraded platform.

Knott's Berry Farm's Huff and Puff ride closes for a Camp Snoopy renovation, with new attractions coming by Memorial Day, including Snoopy’s Tenderpaw Twister Coaster and Sally’s Swing Along.

Plans to open a cannabis dispensary at the former Rainforest Cafe in Chicago by Progressive Treatment Solutions and Bio-Pharm have been abandoned due to regulatory issues and legal challenges.

Fort Worth has extended the deadline for residents to provide input through the Play Big! survey on the city's park development plans until January 31.

Wargo Nature Center and Blaine Parks host a Snow Day on January 27 with activities like snowshoeing, ice fishing, crafts, and hot cocoa. Other January events include wildlife tracking and forest bathing.

The Dallas Zoo euthanized Ferrell, a 15-year-old giraffe, due to an irreversible jaw injury from a fall. The zoo has lost several giraffes in recent years.

A Palo Alto animal control officer aided an injured Peregrine Falcon at Stanford University, later cared for by the Peninsula Humane Society, with the incident sparking reflections on adapting to future challenges.

Washington County offers a guided bird hike on Jan. 13 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, involving bird identification and data collection for conservation efforts. A park permit is required to attend.

Eden Prairie opens bookings for event venues, announces Dr. Jean L. Harris Scholarship applications, promotes holiday light recycling, and lists municipal holiday hours.

Riverside County Animal Services warns pet owners to protect their pets from New Year's Eve noise, suggesting precautions like secure fencing and microchipping to prevent pets from ending up in shelters.

Tourists in San Diego observed killer whales hunting dolphins, indicating an abundance of marine mammals close to shore, an outcome of successful conservation efforts.

The Denton Fire Department and UNT will conduct a controlled burn at Discovery Park to train firefighters and enrich the soil for ecological research.