Orlando's Lake Eola reports no new swan deaths for nearly a month after an avian flu outbreak, leading to increased scrutiny over swan safety and care.

A bald eagle tangled in vines on the Weeki Wachee River was rehabilitated at the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay and released after 49 days.

A ceremony this Thursday will kick off phase one of Fort Negley’s master plan, remaking the Greer Stadium footprint into meadows, a memorial lawn and improved access.

A proposal to build the Brooklyn Skate Garden at Mount Prospect Park has split Prospect Heights, with neighbors warning of lost green space and backers promising a nature-forward, inclusive skate facility.

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.