The Marin County Large Animal Rescue Team successfully rescued a horse trapped in a muddy ditch in Novato, working with local agencies to extract the animal unharmed.

The Illinois spring trout season begins on April 6, with early catch-and-release starting March 23. Over 80,000 trout will be stocked for anglers who have the required licenses and trout stamps.

Seattle Parks and Recreation introduces the Park CommUNITY Fund to address racial and environmental injustice by investing up to $1.5 million in local green spaces.

Brooklyn Park announces activities such as a farmers market, summer camps, and free movie screenings, inviting community participation and offering scholarships and adult programs.

The California Supreme Court is set to hear a case regarding housing development at Berkeley's historic People's Park, following legal disputes over UC Berkeley's project plans.

The Philadelphia Zoo introduces Marcy, a young female snow leopard, as part of a breeding program to preserve the species.

Shadow Lines, a sculpture honoring victims of racial violence, will be dedicated in Dallas' Martyrs Park on March 26, with a focus on those lynched from 1853-1920.

Jeremy, a celebrity tortoise known for escaping, is missing from Blue Heron Farm in Waller, Texas. The owners and fans are concerned and seeking help to locate him.

The Trustee Council is seeking public input on a Draft Restoration Plan for the Metal Bank Superfund Site in Philadelphia, focused on enhancing the shoreline and habitat.

The Fort Worth Public Library is offering outdoor story times in collaboration with the Fort Worth Park & Recreation this spring, with added activities and free events for library cardholders.

Nashville anticipates full cherry blossom bloom next week, with Yoshino and Okame varieties set for a vibrant display against the city's microclimate.

Bradford pear trees in East Tennessee, while aesthetically pleasing, are invasive and structurally weak, prompting initiatives for removal and replacement with native species.

The Oregon Zoo may upgrade its Humboldt penguin habitat if a $380 million bond passes, improving living conditions for the penguins amidst population challenges.