Environment

Acterra hosts climate advocacy workshop for students on September 6

In this virtual presentation on Wednesday, September 6 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, teens are invited to be inspired and boost their advocacy skills. They'll

by Linda Hubbard
on August 31, 2023

Menlo Park residents: Get compost and dispose of electronic waste

Does your soil need more nutrients to create a lavish garden? You’re in luck! Menlo Park residents can pick up free compost while supplies last

by Linda Hubbard
on August 18, 2023

How to watch the Perseid meteor shower this weekend

The Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Saturday night, is among the brighter meteor showers of the year, says Stanford University astrophysicist Roger Romani, professor

by Charity Ferreira
on August 11, 2023

Attend Green@Home workshop to learn about electrification on July 27

Acterra is hosting a new Green@Home workshop on Thursday, July 27, at 6:00 pm. Join virtually for a presentation on electric HVAC space heating and cooling

by Contributed Content
on July 24, 2023

Sustain-A-Palooza! is free online event on July 21

Sustain-A-Palooza! is a free online event that will be held on Friday, July 21, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. See the agenda and register. Sustainable

by Contributed Content
on July 20, 2023

From Snow To Flow – When Snow Falls On A Mountain, Where Does It Go? is topic on July 20

Click on this live stream Link to join via Microsoft Teams @ 6PM (PDT). 

by Contributed Content
on July 18, 2023

Community Collaboration: Heat-pump water heater workshop on July 17

Wondering what’s so great about heat-pump water heaters and why many people are converting from polluting gas-powered devices? Attend a Monday, July 17 Community Collaboration

by Linda Hubbard
on July 15, 2023

Electrify Menlo Park completes full electrification of two homes in the Belle Haven neighborhood

Two low-income households in Menlo Park recently completed full electrification retrofits through Electrify Menlo Park, a collaborative public-private partnership between the local nonprofit Menlo Spark,

by Contributed Content
on July 6, 2023

SHP Class of 2023 valedictorian Paul Fong’s research paper appears in journal Religions

Recent SHP graduate and Class of 2023 valedictorian Paul Fong was published in the peer-reviewed journal Religions. His research focused on issues of migration, a

by Contributed Content
on July 5, 2023

Household hazardous waste collection event on June 24

In partnership with San Mateo County Health, City of Menlo Park hosts periodic household hazardous waste (HHW) events. Examples of HHW are batteries, paint and

by Contributed Content
on June 21, 2023