Help your trees avoid long-term drought damage Published on June 27, 2022 You can help preserve Menlo Park’s Tree City USA heritage this summer by making sure your trees avoid long-term drought damage by following some simple tree care guidelines. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
City partners with BlocPower to electrify homes and businesses by 2030 Published on June 15, 2022 The City of Menlo Park and BlocPower announced a public-private partnership to provide building electrification services to the Menlo Park community. Menlo Park's Climate Action Plan has set a goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and economy, News release, Sustainability news
Take part in Menlo Park's gas-powered landscape equipment survey Published on May 30, 2022 While many in the community support banning the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment, we want direct input from landscaping and gardening professionals. We want specific feedback about the potential effects on landscaping/gardening businesses. Any ban should be effective, fair and provide adequate transition time. Tagged as: , Sustainability news
Safely dispose of unwanted household medications Published on May 30, 2022 Do you have expired or unwanted household medications at home? Did you know by properly disposing these medications can prevent water contamination or it getting into the wrong hands. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Did you know you can recycle that? Published on May 23, 2022 Recycling can benefit the Menlo Park community and the environment. It conserves energy, reduces air and water pollution, reduces greenhouse gases and conserves natural resources. There are many household items that can be recycled! Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Sustainable San Mateo County announces 2022 award recipients Published on April 25, 2022 Sustainable San Mateo County will honor four local sustainability champions at its 23rd Annual Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 11, for their contributions to sustainability in San Mateo County. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Join the Earth Day park cleanup event Published on April 11, 2022 Join Menlo Park’s Youth Advisory Committee for this great opportunity for community service and to give back to the Earth. Tell your friends and family! We will provide gloves, tools and snacks. We’ll meet near the park restrooms. All volunteers must register in advance. Volunteers under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Join us for an Arbor Day celebration and tree planting Published on April 04, 2022 Please join Mayor Betsy Nash, City Councilmember Cecilia Taylor, Interim City Manager Justin Murphy, the Environmental Quality Commission and city staff in planting four trees in honor of Arbor Day. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Celebrate Earth Day at the April 16 “We Love Earth” festival Published on March 28, 2022 Join us for an educational day of family fun and activities to celebrate our beautiful planet! The free We Love Earth Festival is a family-friendly, outdoor event where you can learn about actions we can take to address the climate crisis. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news
Participate in Earth Hour 2022 Published on March 21, 2022 Every year, at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March, supporters in over 190 countries take action to raise awareness of the issues facing our one home. Earth Hour is a global show of solidarity, drawing the world's attention to the climate and nature crises, and spurring action for urgent change. Tagged as: , Announcements, Sustainability news