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.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Effective Immediately – Sunday, April 5, 2020
Due to the growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID 19) and the SMAS Board’s concern for the health and safety of our volunteers, the SMAS Board has voted to follow the City of San Mateo’s lead and close all operations through Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Due to the dynamic nature of the situation and as conditions warrant, the SMAS Board will re-evaluate whether to extend the closure beyond that date: Please check the website often for changed to this emergency policy.

NEW GREENHOUSE/NURSERY HOURS

Due to the popularity of our Greenhouse/Nursery, the SMAS Volunteers are opening the facility more days and extended hours!

Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday - 10:00 am - 2:00 :pm
Sunday - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Visit our new webpage to see whats been going on around the Arboretum.

The Butterfly Hummingbird Garden renovation has been completed under the direction of Edward Pease, a Greenhouse Volunteer, and with the help from Grow San Mateo. This garden is located just north of the Central Park Rose Garden.

The fairies have returned to their new homes!
Visit the What's Going On page to see their return and the progress of the whole garden.

Page can also be accessed also from the drop down menu at the top of the page.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

PERENNIAL GARDEN PRUNING TRAINING

Help maintain & beautify the San Mateo Arboretum perennial gardens while learning how to take care of your perennials. Training consists of an introduction and lecture followed by hands on pruning in the garden. At completion, you will be given a green vest that will identify you as a volunteer. You will then be able to work in the garden at your convenience. Future classes will be offered as the seasons change. We ask that you commit to volunteering a minimum of 4 hours/month. You must be a member of the San Mateo Arboretum Society. You may join on March 21 or at www.SanMateoArboretum.org. Bring garden clippers & gloves. Registration required

CANCELLED

COMING IN APRIL

Prune Central Park's Camellias, 2020

The San Francisco Peninsula Camellia Society (https://camelliasfpcs.org) experts will teach you how to shape your Camellia bushes to encourage beautiful profuse flowering with pruning and proper care. After instruction, you will have the opportunity to learn by pruning SM Central Park’s Camellias. Bring pruning shears and gloves. Heavy rain cancels.

Workshop is FREE . Registration is limited.

CANCELLED

2020 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE
New Class Information

More Information

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.