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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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. |
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A special thanks for the roses for the Rose Symposium on January 5th goes out to;
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Sunday, March 1, 2020
CREATIVE & FUNCTIONAL BIRDHOUSES w/ Meg Milani
In this hands-on workshop, you will decorate a birdhouse, while learning about our local birds that may choose to make it their new home. Information will be available for you to enter your creation in the upcoming San Mateo County Fair.
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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
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COMING IN APRIL
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.
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Workshop is FREE . Registration is limited.
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2020 INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES & EVENTS PAGE
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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