Santa Rosa approved a master plan to remake MLK Jr. Park, but about $4 million remains unfunded and a fight over synthetic turf persists.

Dr. Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park in St. Augustine is a historical site named after a Civil Rights leader, featuring picnic areas, walking trails, and art installations like the "Let Freedom Ring" chimes.

A $3.59 million CAL FIRE grant will convert five Tulare County elementary schoolyards into living school forests, shade canopy and water‑wise outdoor classrooms.

Fairmont Kea Lani was named HLTA’s Leader in Sustainability after working on island‑wide reforestation and dune restoration while also securing LEED Silver and a 5 Green Key rating.

Ron Magill told a live audience he will step down after 46 years at Zoo Miami. The short announcement was captured on video and surprised visitors.

Woodland Park Zoo welcomed two female lion cubs on Jan. 14. The cubs are currently off-view in a maternity den as keepers monitor their growth.

Michigan's moose population has dropped to about 300, prompting wildlife specialists and researchers to investigate the causes using GPS-collaring methods to study movement, disease, and dietary patterns.

Baltimore City plans to use USDA-trained sharpshooters to reduce its overpopulated deer, aiming to protect parks and donate meat to the Maryland Food Bank.

Five major park projects are moving ahead along Jacksonville’s St. Johns River, adding playgrounds, art, wedding plazas and new riverwalk connections. Construction is already visible on both banks.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation highlight sites honoring Black history, including parks and greenways named after influential African Americans, promoting awareness of local Black heritage.

San Francisco initiates "Low-Mow Spring" to support pollinator populations by reducing spring mowing in parks, aimed at fostering habitats for local wildlife and enhancing natural beauty.

Bluff Lake Nature Center reopens in Central Park after an $8.5M upgrade, with a free weekend celebration and new classrooms and accessible trails.

City documents show Forest Park’s Jewel Box needs about $5 million in glass and frame repairs, and officials warn event bookings could be halted.