Animal

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

Sea lion monitoring is topic on August 25

On Thursday, August 25, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, experience how marine biologists are collecting data on reproductive success, maternal care and investment, bull territory

by Contributed Content
on August 21, 2022

Tales Online: Storytime with Brandywine Zoo on August 23

The Menlo Park Library is going back to Brandywine Zoo on Tuesday, August 23 from 10:00 to 10:30 am, where educators will share their Storybook

by Contributed Content
on August 20, 2022

For Goodness Snakes comes to Belle Haven branch library on August 20

The For Goodness Snakes program is a one-of-a-kind educational experience that introduces students to the fascinating world of snakes and other reptiles. Reptile docent Brian

by Contributed Content
on August 18, 2022