Environment

Atherton annual Waste Wise event on April 6 & 7

This year's Waste Wise Event will be two days at Holbrook Palmer Park on April 6 & 7 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. You'll

by Contributed Content
on April 5, 2024

Rethink Waste announces 2024 Trash to Art contest

To celebrate Earth Month, RethinkWaste has announced its annual Trash to Art contest, which is open to students in third to fifth graders within its

by Contributed Content
on March 18, 2024

Bird walk at Pond SF 2 on February 16

On Friday, February 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 am, enjoy a leisurely morning stroll to view shorebirds that frequent Pond SF2 which is located near

by Contributed Content
on February 13, 2024

Learn about heat pump water heaters on February 11

On Sunday, February 11, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, come talk with local residents about how you can make the switch from a gas

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2024

Taking action against climate change is topic on January 31

Come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) on Wednesday, January 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm to learn what individuals can do to

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on January 29, 2024

New Valley Oak gets dedicated at Oak Knoll school

To the sound of "round the oak tree, walk with me" sung by students,  the Oak Knoll Elementary School community welcomed a new Valley Oak

by Linda Hubbard
on January 16, 2024

Tree planting season begins in Menlo Park

From late fall through spring, the trees division plants trees in neighborhoods and parks around the City of Menlo Park. For newly planted trees without

by Contributed Content
on December 15, 2023

Flood protection construction – San Francisquito Creek Bridge / Caltrain

Last winter’s severe storms and flooding caused erosion on the north bank of the San Francisquito Creek near the Caltrain bridge and the Alma Street

by Contributed Content
on November 21, 2023

Earthquake Risk and Preparedness is topic on October 28

The Bay Area is earthquake country with multiple active faults. Being prepared will save lives, reduce injuries and housing displacements, and  speed recovery. On Saturday,

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on October 23, 2023

San Francisquito Creek winter preparedness community meeting set for October 26

On Thursday, October 26, at 6;30 pm, learn about what you can do to get ready for winter storms and what the San Francisquito Creek Joint

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on October 22, 2023