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Portola Valley Horse Fair delights young and old

The Portola Valley Horse Fair taking place today (May 18) through 2:00 pm at the Portola Valley Town Center (765 Portola Road) delighted young kids

by Linda Hubbard
on May 18, 2024

Spotted: Goats munching away in Sharon Hills Park

The herd of goats arrived in Sharon Hills Park a few days ago, and they are now happily munching away on the drying grass. There

by Linda Hubbard
on May 13, 2024

Day of the Horse takes place in Woodside on October 13-15

The Woodside Day of the Horse celebrates the unique equestrian heritage of Woodside and the extraordinary contribution horses make to the quality of life throughout

by Linda Hubbard
on October 12, 2023

Spotted: Mountain lion on Sharon Heights golf course

Shortly before 9:00 am this morning, the Menlo Park Police Department alerted residents in Sharon Heights to be advised a mountain lion was spotted at the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 14, 2023

Wildmind Science Learning presents Wild Neighbors on July 20

Wild animals are returning to the Menlo Park Library on Thursday, July 20 from 10:15 to 11:00 am. Science educators from Wildmind Science Learning are

by Contributed Content
on July 18, 2023

MPC Ready hosts free Pet Preparedness seminar on June 24

Did you know that June is national pet preparedness month? On Saturday, June 24, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, Buffy Martin-Tarbox, Communications Manager, Peninsula

by Linda Hubbard
on June 21, 2023

Meet Kris Jensen — Jasper Ridge Farm’s new Executive Director

Kris Jensen has worked for a number of non-profits in his career. But this is the first time his office is in a barn! "I'm

by Linda Hubbard
on March 2, 2023

NorCal Bats will be at Belle Haven library branch on December 11

Meet live bats, and learn about the importance of bats in the environment and the truth about some of the harmful myths and fears surrounding

by Contributed Content
on December 10, 2022

Spotted: Blessing of animals at Trinity Church in Menlo Park

Pets were invited to come with their people to Trinity Church in Menlo Park this morning. The blessing of animals is celebrated near the feast of

by Linda Hubbard
on October 9, 2022

Preschool/Toddler Tuesday: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium on September 13

The Menlo Park Library is taking a virtual trip to Dubuque, Iowa, where educators at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium will share their

by Contributed Content
on September 10, 2022