Environment

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

Learn about San Francisquito Creek Bank Stabilization Project on May 7

On Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 – 6:15 pm join Caltrain for a virtual community meeting with the cities of Menlo Park and Palo Alto

by Contributed Content
on May 5, 2026

Love Our Earth Festival draws enthusiastic participants

This year’s Love Our Earth Festival was held at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School in East Palo Alto on Saturday, drawing nearly 400 community members

by Contributed Content
on April 26, 2026

Atherton will host Earth Day Festival on April 26

Join the Town of Atherton for its annual Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Holbrook Palmer Park

by Contributed Content
on April 23, 2026

Love Our Earth Festival takes place on April 25

On Saturday, April 25, come to the Love Our Earth Festival for a day of environmental education, family-friendly activities, and community celebration. The Festival takes

by Contributed Content
on April 20, 2026

Spotted: Ribbon cutting for new solar photovoltaic system installed at Atherton Town Hall

On April 15, Atherton town leaders joined Peninsula Clean Energy at a ribbon cutting celebrating the installation of a new solar photovoltaic system at the

by Contributed Content
on April 16, 2026

Solar carport projects nearing completion in Menlo Park

Installation of a solar carport near the Menlo Park City Hall and the Arrillaga Family Gymnastics Center to power City Hall is nearing completion and

by Contributed Content
on April 9, 2026

Learn about and comment on the Searsville Watershed Restoration Project

The Searsville Watershed Restoration Project involves: Reestablishing natural free-flowing creeks and sediment transport processes Establishing fish passage through a tunnel to be constructed through the

by Contributed Content
on April 6, 2026

Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road project now available

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the City of Menlo Park released the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed 1005 O’Brien

by Contributed Content
on April 4, 2026