Nature

Spotted: Sign that Fall is on the way

Fall officially arrives this year on Tuesday, September 22, but early signs are appearing around Menlo Park. Robin Tobias snapped this Fall leave on her

by Linda Hubbard
on September 16, 2026

The Other Side of the Creek: Before El Palo Alto Stood Alone

Editor’s note: “The Other Side of the Creek” is a series designed to capture the life and spirit just beyond San Francisquito Creek — the

by Ardan Michael Blum
on August 17, 2026

Scenes from Sunday’s Portola Valley Wildlife Day

Portola Valley Wildlife Day took place on Sunday, January 25, at the Town Center. Hosted by the Nature and Science Committee, the event focused on

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2026

The Trolls are coming to Filoli in June

Six larger-than-life Trolls are coming to Filoli Historic House and Garden. Opening June 7, 2025, TROLLS: Save the Humans will bring six of Danish artist

by Contributed Content
on May 31, 2025

Check out the fungi during Mushroom Weekend at Filoli

On Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, dive into the world of mushrooms with hands-on Citizen Science activities,

by Linda Hubbard
on January 24, 2025