San Francisco's Golden Gate Park's Stow Lake has been renamed Blue Heron Lake to shed its antisemitic ties to William W. Stow. The name change includes the roadway and boathouse, and follows community outreach and polling.

After a freeze, New Yorkers are advised to wait before pruning as some withered plants may recover come spring, particularly if preventive measures were taken.

Lancaster is renovating Mariposa Park with new amenities, part-funded by HUD and Proposition 68, enhancing leisure and educational experiences for the community.

Brooklyn Park residents can register for summer camps and other activities, with financial aid available. A resource fair and Black History Month event are scheduled, along with sport sign-ups and cultural programs.

A Florida charter boat captain caught a rare great white shark off Fort Lauderdale, and after a 2.5-hour struggle, released it back to the ocean due to federal protections.

The LA County Fire Department's Station 144 successfully freed a dog named Teddy who got his head stuck in a golf cart wheel, continuing their reputation for pet rescues.

Volunteers are invited to the 6th Annual Fish Creek Cleanup in Arlington on January 27 to remove litter from the area. Organizers seek a strong turnout to continue combating pollution.

The Illinois Supreme Court is reviewing whether the smell of cannabis justifies police car searches, a significant issue since Illinois legalized marijuana in 2020. Previous cases show conflicting lower court rulings on this matter.

Snowshoeing event for adults 50+ will take place at Cleary Lake Park on Jan 28, with a hike option if no snow is present. Advance registration required, with discounts for groups.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is seeking vendors to manage snack bars at local pools and beaches, with a proposal deadline on February 9 and pre-proposal conferences on January 23.

Two potential new lamprey species have been discovered in California by UC Davis researchers, prompting reconsideration of conservation efforts due to their significant genetic diversity.

Farmers Branch, Texas, celebrates the grand opening of Joya, a glow-in-the-dark park, providing night entertainment and relief from the heat, funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act and a Texas Parks grant.

The San Antonio River Authority removed over 2,000 invasive apple snails from the River Walk during its biennial cleanup to protect the local ecosystem.