Welcome to the San Mateo Arboretum Society
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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.
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Sunday, August 4, 2019
Sustainable Water Management In Your Community And Garden with Grassroots Ecology
- 1:00 - 2:30 pm
- FREE
Learn how to provide water to your garden and maintain the availability of water for future generations of gardeners and for fish in the Tuolumne river! We will look at examples of rainwater capture, rain gardens, and water reuse options on a community scale and in our home landscapes.
MORE 2019 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE!
ONGOING AT THE KOHL PUMPHOUSE
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“COME WALK THRU MY GARDEN” FREE! Come see an exhibit where art and nature combine to make beautiful sculpture for your garden featuring art incorporating succulents by artists John Sutti & Jim Murphy in the Pumphouse. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP not required https://www.sanmateoarboretum.org/2019-zoetic-tapestry-project.html https://519atelier.com
NEW DAYS & TIMES FOR EXHIBIT
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday 10:00 Am - 8:30 PM Friday - Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
July 2019
Incorporating Succulents into Art Workshop
with Tish Matulich
with Tish Matulich
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"I really like the topic and getting a chance to see and learn a new way to garden."
"Education & lots of materials to be creative." "I liked the walk to see the artwork and the creative freedom to create our own pieces." "The use of succulents with artwork and taking something home." "Informative, fun, great planting project." |
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Tribute Bricks
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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! |
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Grow with Us
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As a fully “member and volunteer powered” organization, we invite you to participate in our ongoing efforts, as follows:
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Nursery/Greenhouse Plant Sales
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REGULAR HOURS
Due to rain 0ur open times may occasionally need to be different than above, so don’t hesitate to call us before coming.
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Host Your Event Here
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The historic Kohl Pumphouse and Victorian Garden are available for small group rental. For more information, click here.
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