Author: Judy Horst

Earth Day is celebrated at Flood Park

FloodPark.org hosted one of the final Earth Day events in the area this year on Saturday, April 23. “Our goal was to celebrate Flood Park’s

by Judy Horst
on April 25, 2022

Opinion: Save the woodland, nature trails and family picnic areas at Flood Park

The woodland in Flood Park has long been a cherished urban refuge — a site for picnics, group celebrations, and getting in touch with nature. It is also

by Judy Horst
on March 24, 2022

Highlights of the community meeting on proposed Reimagine Flood Park plan

On February 2, the San Mateo County Parks Department and CMG Landscape Design (contractor for the project) hosted a public input Zoom workshop from 5:30-7:00

by Judy Horst
on February 3, 2022

Spotted: Pets enjoying walks while sheltering in place with their owners

Baboo, the cat, follows its owner, social distancing for many blocks on their journey through Menlo Oaks. It’s really unusual. I saw them twice on

by Judy Horst
on May 12, 2020

Spotted: Pair of ducks enjoying a “lake” while on neighborhood walk

After three days of rain, Menlo Oaks looks like the land of lakes. Lots of puddles and little lakes by drains that didn't drain very

by Judy Horst
on April 8, 2020

Resolution Reboot 2020 attendees kick off a healthy new decade

With an eye to the new decade, Resolution Reboot took place for its second year on Friday, January 31, at the Allied Arts Guild in

by Judy Horst
on February 2, 2020

Former PUC President to speak at Menlo Park Kiwanis Club’s December 3 meeting

California has suffered from many disastrous fires over the past few years, and PG&E has been at the center of the “blame and finding solutions”

by Judy Horst
on November 29, 2019

Menlo Park Kiwanis Christmas tree lot opens on November 29

Menlo Park Kiwanis Club opens its annual Christmas tree lot on Friday, November 29, the day after Thanksgiving. It will be closed on Saturday, November

by Judy Horst
on November 27, 2019

First Menlo Oaks Turkey Trot a success!

Thirty-plus people participated in the first annual Menlo Oaks Turkey Trot on Saturday November 24th. The event was a combination run, walk, and trot for

by Judy Horst
on November 24, 2019