Environment

Local kids try their hand at geocaching guided by Midpen Open Space staff

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside for a day of geocaching – GPS-powered treasure hunting

by Linda Hubbard
on July 12, 2025

Gas is out, electric is in: Ordinance enforcement begins July 1

Starting July 1, Menlo Park’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and string trimmers will move into its enforcement phase. Under the City’s Zero Emission Landscaping

by Contributed Content
on June 28, 2025

Kids take center stage at Atherton’s Earth Day celebration

The cloudy skies did not diminish the enthusiasm of youngsters attending Atherton's annual Earth Day celebration held at Holbrook Palmer Park today. InMenlo contributing photographer

by Linda Hubbard
on April 27, 2025

Spotted: Trees being planted by Mayor Combs for Arbor Day

Emails Menlo Park Mayor Drew Combs: "Two Saratoga Laurels were planted in Willow Oaks Park today in celebration of Arbor Day. "This follows a tradition

by Linda Hubbard
on April 25, 2025

Ingrid Rogers spotlights climate activists in new book

It was her grandchildren that led long-time educator Ingrid Rogers to become a climate activist and ultimately write her twelfth book, Facing the Climate Future

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2025

Love Our Earth Festival takes place on April 26

On Saturday, April 26, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Love Our Earth Festival will take place at the Belle Haven Community Campus, 100

by Contributed Content
on April 21, 2025

Opinion: Climate change should be a priority for Menlo Park

On Saturday, March 22, Menlo Park held its annual priority setting meeting. In an online survey preceding the meeting, respondents were asked if climate action

by John McKenna
on April 9, 2025

Get information about home electrification and battery storage on March 30

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, Woodside's Climate & Sustainability Committee is hosting a presentation on Home Electrification & Battery Storage. The program starts at 4:00 pm;

by Contributed Content
on March 26, 2025

Workshop on capturing rainwater for reuse takes place March 21

On Friday, March 21, 2025  from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, attend a Zoom webinar to learn about best practices for installing rain barrels to divert precious

by Contributed Content
on March 19, 2025

Wildfire Preparedness: Steps to protect your home and community

Preparing for wildfires is more important than ever. Recent fires in Southern California, new Cal OES Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, and upcoming "Zone 0"

by Lynne Bramlett
on March 19, 2025