Animal

It’s baby goat time at Sacred Heart Schools

We've been covering the goat scene at Sacred Heart Schools for some years — first starting in 2012. Always so fun to see the young

by Linda Hubbard
on April 23, 2026

Spotted: Bot the robotic dog in downtown Menlo Park

There are always lots of folks walking their dogs in downtown Menlo Park, but this was the first time we've seen a robotic dog —

by Linda Hubbard
on March 15, 2026

Woodland Creatures Weekend at Filoli on Feb. 21 & 22

On February 21 and 22, get ready for two days of discovery at Filoli's Woodland Creatures Weekend (86 Cañada Road, Woodside). Explore the gardens, see

by Contributed Content
on February 20, 2026

Scenes from Sunday’s Portola Valley Wildlife Day

Portola Valley Wildlife Day took place on Sunday, January 25, at the Town Center. Hosted by the Nature and Science Committee, the event focused on

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2026

Portola Valley Wildlife Day takes place on January 25

On Sunday, January 25 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, kids and adults are invited to come to the Portola Valley Town Center (765 Portola Rd.)

by Contributed Content
on January 24, 2026

Spotted: A pair of courting coyotes on the Stanford golf course

Coyote mating season has begun and to InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent it looked like these two were looking for a home on the Stanford

by Linda Hubbard
on January 17, 2026

Good news! The three orphaned mountain lion cubs are doing well

One year ago, three orphaned mountain lion cubs ( later named Fern, Thistle, and Spruce) were rescued in Portola Valley after their mother — likely

by Contributed Content
on January 16, 2026

Family Fun Horse Fair in Woodside on October 12

The Family Fun Horse Fair — located near the Woodside Town Hall (2955 Woodside Rd) — takes place on Sunday, October 12 from 10:30 am

by Linda Hubbard
on October 9, 2025

Spotted: Dogs taking part in St. Francis Day at Trinity Church

St. Francis Day is on Saturday, October 4, 2025. It celebrates St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Parishioners at

by Linda Hubbard
on October 5, 2025

Brenda Melton is new Executive Director of Jasper Ridge Farm

Jasper Ridge Farm has announced the appointment of Brenda Melton as its new Executive Director. Brenda, who began her new role on July 7, brings

by Linda Hubbard
on July 15, 2025