The City of St. Peters Health Department highlights the ecological contributions of squirrels on Squirrel Appreciation Day, emphasizing their role in seed dispersal, soil aeration, and the food chain.

A collared female gray wolf that was translocated from British Columbia was found dead in northwest Colorado; federal investigators will perform a necropsy.

A BZA variance will allow restrooms and an accessible playground at Victoria Park, advancing the project into procurement this winter. Construction is slated for 2026.

Blaine, Minnesota, announces its annual Snow Day at Wargo Nature Center with activities like snowshoeing and crafts for families, requiring no registration.

Moody Park in West Mansfield nears completion of its upgrade, which includes new play structures for children aged 2-11 and a rededication ceremony planned to honor local historical figures.

Saint Paul's City Council has renamed Webster Park as Barack and Michelle Obama Park. The move aligns the greenspace with the adjacent Obama school and neighborhood.

A coyote was filmed swimming to Alcatraz, a rare occurrence noted by experts and city cruisers with concerns for its wellbeing and survival prospects.

The Wisconsin DNR is urging taxpayers to donate to the Endangered Resources Fund during tax season to aid wildlife conservation, with donations being tax-deductible and matched.

A vote this week could strip ladders and catwalks from Gas Works Park’s towers after several climbing‑related deaths, pitting safety against preservation. The board will weigh the parks department’s proposal and preservationist pushback.

San Francisco invites residents to submit park improvement ideas, funded by the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond, with $6 million available via the Community Opportunity Fund.

Hawai‘i County will rebuild the footbridge to Mokuʻola after a partial collapse; planning work is expected to begin in February and county funds are expected to finance it.

Board member Karimi criticized the end of free State Fair of Texas tickets for high school students, citing equity issues and calling for the policy's reversal. The Fair cited costs and safety for the change.

Rockford residents are invited to an open house on Jan 26 to discuss enhancements to Crow River Regional Trail from Riverside Park to Maple Hurst Drive.