Eight critically endangered mountain bongos were stranded at Palm Beach International after a cargo jet aborted its taxi; conservationists and airport crews nursed them before their flight to Mount Kenya. The episode highlights the complicated logistics behind saving a species on the brink.

NYPD Harbor Unit officers pulled a bald eagle from Hudson River ice; the bird is now in very serious condition at The Raptor Trust in Millington.

The Apostle Islands ice caves briefly reopened for the first time since 2015 but closed a day later after high winds and shuttle congestion forced rangers to reassess ice safety.

The Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District in Ohio is hosting its annual Tree and Plant Sale, offering native trees, shrubs, and seeds to promote local wildlife and combat invasive species.

A new Kinder Trail segment along Buffalo Bayou East opened in January 2026, extending the lighted trail and adding safety upgrades and restored public spaces.

Tim Taylor's wood duck painting has been selected for Ohio's 2027 Wetlands Habitat Stamp by a panel of judges, beating 22 other entries, with sales supporting wetland conservation efforts.

The National Park Service says Arches will not require timed-entry reservations in 2026, but warned busy trailheads and parking may still fill. Park staff will use on-the-ground traffic measures.

North Ridgeville Government is expanding the city's tree canopy, aiming to increase environmental benefits such as carbon storage and stormwater management. They encourage smart native tree planting to avoid conflicts with infrastructure.

The Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is focusing on park improvements and program partnerships, with public meetings for discussion and upcoming volunteer clean-up events.

A volunteer rescued a snowy owl along I‑88 near DeKalb and vets at DuPage performed emergency surgery; the bird is recovering but prognosis remains uncertain.

State and federal crews finished a months-long renourishment of Galveston’s Hershey Beach, placing roughly 378,000 cubic yards of sand to rebuild the west-end shoreline.

Wake County approved $23.5 million in hospitality‑tax grants and included a Wake Forest skate park among the awardees, joining local land purchase and a PARTF grant.

Neighbors near Watkins Lake are pushing back against a proposed 900‑acre gravel mine, warning that truck traffic, dust and habitat loss would harm a popular state park. Local reviewers want deeper study before the township votes.