Environment

Menlo Park hosts Electrification Workshop on Jan. 30

On Friday, January 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, join Peninsula Clean Energy and Climate Resilient Communities for a free workshop to learn about home electrification

by Contributed Content
on January 28, 2026

Host a zero waste party by borrowing a free party pack

If you are planning a party or gathering, make your next event waste-free! Zero waste party packs are free and available for Menlo Park residents

by Contributed Content
on January 24, 2026

Through her company Carbon Cutout, Nicole Angiel invites you to enjoy a healthier new year

Menlo Park resident Nicole Angiel is passionate, she says, "about health, climate, food and making good choices." Her advice for the New Year: "Eat more

by Linda Hubbard
on December 29, 2025

Solar panel installation at Menlo Park City Hall

With support from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), the City of Menlo Park will install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at City Hall (701 Laurel St.). The

by Contributed Content
on December 18, 2025

Yep – that was some shaking you felt on Thursday afternoon

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a series of small earthquakes occurred near Woodside on Thursday afternoon, October 23. A quick scan of

by Linda Hubbard
on October 24, 2025

Ideas about how San Francisquito Creek can be prevented from over-flowing

Editor's note: InMenlo's series "the other side of the creek" has prompted readers to also reflect on when the creek overflowed — and suggestions on

by Gerry Andeen
on September 8, 2025

Learn about the Menlo Park SAFER Bay Project at the Farmer’s Market on September 7

Come the Menlo Park Farmer’s Market on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for a pop-up to learn about the SAFER Bay

by Contributed Content
on September 5, 2025

Electronic waste collection event in Menlo Park set for September 6

On Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 9:00 am to noon, RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County are teaming up with the City of Menlo Park

by Contributed Content
on September 4, 2025

Join the scavenger hunt to find heritage trees in Menlo Park

Menlo Park’s first annual heritage tree tag scavenger hunt starts September 1 and runs through September 22. Nineteen tags have been placed next to beautiful

by Contributed Content
on August 30, 2025

San Francisquito Creek: The other side of the Creek

Editor's note: "The Other Side Of The Creek,” will appear monthly on InMenlo. It is designed to capture the life and spirit of the shared

by Ardan Michael Blum
on August 28, 2025