Environment

Use these guidelines for tree care during the summer

During hot summer months, trees play an important role in shading our neighborhoods and reducing cooling costs. However, when the soil dries out, even healthy

by Contributed Content
on August 18, 2026

How you can help protect Menlo Park’s heritage trees

Did you know that Menlo Park has thousands of trees — and that many are protected? You can help preserve Menlo Park's urban canopy by

by Contributed Content
on August 16, 2026

Spotted: Hints of autumn in Menlo Park

Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias spotted some hints of autumn on a recent morning dog walk. Yes, we know fall is still officially more than

by Linda Hubbard
on August 14, 2026

Spotted: City Arborist with a HUGE pine cone!

Menlo Park City Arborist Jillian Keller is pictured here cradling a massive 20-pound bunya pine cone from one of the City's heritage tree

by Linda Hubbard
on August 12, 2026

Stanford tree removal work near I-280 and Alpine Road set for two weekends in August

Stanford will be doing some tree removal work near the I-280 off-ramp and Alpine Road on August 9-12, and again on August 16-20. Ten Eucalyptus

by Contributed Content
on August 8, 2026

Another dead crow in Menlo Park has tested positive for West Nile virus

The addition of one more dead crow testing positive for West Nile virus in Menlo Park makes it a total of three dead crows from

by Contributed Content
on July 31, 2026

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