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.

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.

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Wreath Workshops

Thanks to everyone who has registered for the December Wreath Workshops. Both are now sold out.

2020 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE COMING SOON!

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.