Environment

New petition to save and expand Flood Park launched

More than 2600 people have signed a petition to save heritage and other trees in Flood Park. Now, a second petition urges San Mateo County to extend Flood

by Contributed Content
on November 12, 2021

Public input sought about Ravenswood Ponds restoration on November 3

The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration project is the largest tidal wetland restoration project on the West Coast. When complete, the project will restore 15,100

by Contributed Content
on November 1, 2021

USGS virtual lecture looks at zombie salmon and ghost moose on October 28

The next USGS virtual lecture is on Thursday, October 28 at 7:00 pm. Before clicking on the live stream link provided below, please make sure you read these tips on

by Contributed Content
on October 25, 2021

Find out about the City of Menlo Park’s Climate Action Plan on October 28

The City of Menlo Park has a plan for local climate action. Join the Menlo Park Library  to learn more–and ask your questions on Thursday,

by Contributed Content
on October 23, 2021

350 Silicon Valley hosts benefit concert featuring singer-songwriter Deborah Levoy on October 23

The Menlo Park-based non-profit 350 Silicon Valley is hosting a Climate Benefit Concert featuring singer-songwriter Deborah Levoy at Cafe Zoë on Saturday, October 23, from

by Linda Hubbard
on October 20, 2021

Switch to Clean Energy: The Importance of Electrifying our Homes and Buildings is topic on October 10

Menlo Together is hosting a program in person at St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Menlo Park on Sunday, October 10, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in person  and on ZOOM.

by Contributed Content
on October 7, 2021

Menlo Together general meeting set for October 3

Menlo Together is hosting a general meeting — open to all — via Zoom on Sunday, October 3 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. RSVP online

by Contributed Content
on October 1, 2021

Orchard Days at Filoli on weekends beginning September 25

The Gentleman’s Orchard will be open every weekend, September 25-October 31, for Filoli visitors of all ages to enjoy. Weave through rows of apple trees

by Contributed Content
on September 23, 2021

Spotted: Harvest moon over the water in Hyannis

It may not be over Menlo Park (my efforts were dismal) but it's certainly a pretty harvest moon over Hyannis, MA, taken by Atherton resident

by Linda Hubbard
on September 21, 2021

San Francisquito Creek gets cleaned up

We walked along the Menlo Park portion of San Francisquito Creek this morning, and by just passed 10:00 am two families had completed their clean

by Linda Hubbard
on September 18, 2021