Environment

How Menlo Park residents can lower hazard risks

The City of Menlo Park recently partnered with the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management to update the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The

by Contributed Content
on July 27, 2026

Dead crows in Menlo Park test positive for West Nile virus

Two dead crows from the Willows neighborhood and one dead crow collected from Nealon Park in Menlo Park have tested positive for West Nile virus.

by Contributed Content
on July 17, 2026

Understanding summer “sudden limb drop” in Menlo Park’s urban canopy

With the arrival of intense summer heat, the City of Menlo Park's tree crew and contractor, West Coast Arborist, Inc., are keeping a close eye

by Contributed Content
on July 9, 2026

Goats make their annual visit to Menlo Park — first at Sharon Hills Park

Goats will be grazing in Sharon Hills Park for the next two weeks, eliminating the fire hazard of dry weeds and grass. The goats are

by Contributed Content
on June 18, 2026

Menlo Park City Hall solar project now generating clean energy

The solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Menlo Park's City Hall is now fully operational and generating renewable electricity. The system reached commercial operation June 1,

by Contributed Content
on June 17, 2026

Provide feedback on Menlo Park’s disaster preparedness plans by June 15

The City of Menlo Park invites community members to review and provide feedback on the City of Menlo Park Annex within the draft San Mateo

by Contributed Content
on June 11, 2026

Library Fun Week kick-off takes place on June 1

On Monday, June 1, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) to celebrate the City's newest solar installations,

by Contributed Content
on May 30, 2026

Beware of poisonous mushrooms in Menlo Park and surrounding areas

In early May while tending the garden of my home in Menlo Park, I came across two nondescript mushrooms emerging from the mulch. “Toadstools,” I

by Elliot Krane
on May 24, 2026

Spotted: Pretty blooms while hiking Windy Hill

InMenlo contributing photographer Frances Freyberg captured these spring blooms while hiking Windy Hill over the weekend. We think they're sure to brighten any day! Photos

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2026

Tree maintenance in parts of Menlo Park in May

In May, the City of Menlo Park's tree maintenance contractor, West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA), will have crews working in Belle Haven, Sharon Park and

by Contributed Content
on May 10, 2026