San Mateo Arboretum Society

Welcome to the San Mateo Arboretum Society

SMAS is a “member and volunteer powered” organization dedicated to the preservation of San Mateo’s rich horticultural heritage. Our headquarters and most of our activities are focused around the Kohl Pump House area in Central Park.

Our mission is horticultural education and our passion is connecting people and plants to enhance the community.

Visit our new webpage to see whats been going on around the Arboretum, like a second gate into the Greenhouse Nursery.
Page can also be accessed also from the drop down menu at the top of the page.

Sunday, October 6 , 2019

Succulent Topped Pumpkin Workshop with Zana Lugo of Peace Love Plant

Register on the Classes & Events page

Celebrate the Fall Season by creating a succulent topped pumpkin centerpiece. You bring a 6-8 inch wide uncarved pumpkin with stem on and we will supply instruction, a variety of succulents and other natural materials, glue supplies and accessories you will need to create a beautiful fall decoration.

MORE 2019 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE!

More Information

The December Wreath Workshops will fill up fast! Register now to save your spot!

Tribute Bricks

Purchase engraved, personalized bricks for permanent placement along the pathway in the Butterfly-Hummingbird Garden has now been expanded to the Rose Garden. For more information or to order your brick(s),

Bronze bricks will be available soon. Look for information and pricing after the first of the year!

Order Tribute Bricks

Grow with Us

As a fully “member and volunteer powered” organization, we invite you to participate in our ongoing efforts, as follows:

Donate
Donations are tax exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3), federal tax ID #51-0178003.
Become a Member
Annual membership dues help to fund the excellent educational functions provided to the public.
Volunteer
Volunteers provide the work for all our activities and functions. Expert skill level is not required – simply a desire to contribute to the Arboretum Society’s objectives.