Goats returned to West Sacramento for eco-friendly weed control, assisting in fire prevention and vegetation management until July, as announced by the city.

Sacramento's parks, including Southside, Hampton, and North Laguna Creek, have undergone upgrades with new picnic tables, BBQ grills, and trash bins, enhancing the community's outdoor experience.

The Placer County Office of Education invested $2.37 million to conserve 402 acres of Clover Valley for environmental preservation and educational use.

Placer County introduced cattle for grazing in Hidden Falls Regional Park to reduce wildfire risk and enhance the ecosystem, requiring visitors to exercise caution around the animals.

Cows are grazing at Hidden Falls Regional Park as part of a land management program to reduce wildfire risks and enhance local ecosystems. Visitors to the park should follow guidelines when encountering the cattle.

West Sacramento's Westacre Park is set for a major upgrade including new skate park, pump track, splash pad, climbing wall, and modernized facilities, with construction starting in March and aiming for a May 2026 completion.

San Francisco is developing an ADA accessible trail at Sutter’s Landing Regional Park and seeking community feedback for the project, which also includes a boat launch and educational signs.

Placer County Board of Supervisors approves a conservation easement to protect 279-acre Vista Ranch, part of a larger effort by the county to preserve natural landscapes.

Placer County in Roseville uses raptor perches to control the vole population, which has been damaging irrigation lines. The eco-friendly strategy reduces complaints and avoids chemicals.

A UC Davis study reports squirrels in Northern California preying on voles, indicating a shift to carnivorous behavior, which challenges their image as mere nut gatherers.

Sacramento's YPCE is seeking community input on the design for Sutter’s Landing Regional Park during a meeting on December 12 at the Clunie Community Center Auditorium.

Placer County approved a $724,575 contract to expand trails at Hidden Falls Regional Park, connecting it to Big Hill Preserve with new trails and bridges. Construction begins this winter with completion expected by fall 2025.

Toad Hollow Dog Park in Davis has reopened after a temporary closure due to rainwater flooding, with the city advising visitors to beware of residual mud.