U.S. Geological Survey

Is Menlo Park shrinking or expanding? USGS documentary tells all

Menlo Park's eastern boundary is in the middle of San Francisco Bay, a dynamic estuary where seawater entering through the Golden Gate mixes with freshwater

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2011

Pick up free gift wrap at U.S. Geological Survey offices

Received this information via a USGS press release and we'd say our Federal government is showing signs of innovation! "Holiday shoppers can pick up free

by Linda Hubbard
on December 2, 2010

Disaster Preparedness Day at USGS in Menlo Park

There's a free gift waiting for you if you are one of the first 500 families who stop by the 6th annual San Mateo County

by Linda Hubbard
on September 17, 2010

USGS scientists present and discuss new video on desert tortoise survival on Thursday, 5/27

A new U.S. Geological Survey documentary video exploring the world of the endangered Mojave Desert tortoise will be introduced and discussed by USGS scientists Todd

by Linda Hubbard
on May 25, 2010

How to become a Menlo citizen observer

You can learn how to participate in the  volunteer network that is providing scientists with needed information about changes in seasonal patterns occurring in plant

by Linda Hubbard
on March 25, 2010

Take a break from holiday stress – explore planet Mercury courtesy of the USGS

While many (most?) Menlo residents are frantically preparing for the coming holiday festivities (and failing to make full stops at intersections), the scientists at the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2009