Environment

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

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