Educational Seminars, Workshops & Events
PLEASE NOTE: ALL seminars and workshops will be held online using Zoom video conferencing.
Please register on this website. A day before the seminar you will receive an E-mail with a Zoom link and meeting ID. These allow you to connect to the seminar using a Web browser or smart phone.
You will be able to sign in 15 minutes early to confirm that the audio and video connection is working.
Please register on this website. A day before the seminar you will receive an E-mail with a Zoom link and meeting ID. These allow you to connect to the seminar using a Web browser or smart phone.
You will be able to sign in 15 minutes early to confirm that the audio and video connection is working.
2020 SCHEDULE
MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC
MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC via Zoom. Have a plant or garden question? Ask a Master Gardener! Plant Clinic will conducted live on Zoom, Sunday 4 October, from 11am to 12:30. If you have questions or would simply like to attend, please respond to mastergardeners.ucd@gmail.com. Include any questions along with any helpful pictures. Advance questions will be answered first, followed by live questions from other attendees as time permits.
OCTOBER 2020
Sunday, October 4, 2020 |
KITS SUPPLIED AT SMAS UPON REGISTRATION &
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SUCCULENT TOPPED PUMPKIN WORKSHOP
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Nonmembers: $35/pumpkin
The October ZOOM Succulent Topped Workshop Is Full
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SUCCULENT TOPPED PUMPKIN WORKSHOP
Sunday, Oct 4, 1 - 2 pm
Celebrate the Fall Season by creating a succulent topped pumpkin centerpiece. You purchase a 6-8 inch wide uncarved pumpkin. We will supply you with a kit containing a variety of succulents and other natural materials, glue and Zana Lugo (www.peaceloveplant.com) will supply the instruction (via Zoom). You will be emailed dates & times when kits (containing moss, succulents, glue etc) can be picked up at the San Mateo Arboretum Society in San Mateo Central Park. We recommend your pumpkin have a flat top surface. Fantasy pumpkins also called Cinderella work very well and are usually available at Trader Joes & Sprouts. These types of pumpkins last a lot longer than a traditional carving pumpkin.
Location: Due to social distancing requirements and space constraints in the Pumphouse, the workshop instruction will be viewed using Zoom. The Pumphouse will not be open. Zoom is a free, easy-to-use, video conferencing system, www.zoom.us.
Registration: is required. Register online at: www.sanmateoarboretum.org/classes--events.html or call 650-579-0536 x3 and leave a message.
A day before the presentation you will be emailed a link and meeting ID. You will be able to sign in 15 minutes early to confirm that the audio and video connection is working.
Sunday, Oct 4, 1 - 2 pm
Celebrate the Fall Season by creating a succulent topped pumpkin centerpiece. You purchase a 6-8 inch wide uncarved pumpkin. We will supply you with a kit containing a variety of succulents and other natural materials, glue and Zana Lugo (www.peaceloveplant.com) will supply the instruction (via Zoom). You will be emailed dates & times when kits (containing moss, succulents, glue etc) can be picked up at the San Mateo Arboretum Society in San Mateo Central Park. We recommend your pumpkin have a flat top surface. Fantasy pumpkins also called Cinderella work very well and are usually available at Trader Joes & Sprouts. These types of pumpkins last a lot longer than a traditional carving pumpkin.
Location: Due to social distancing requirements and space constraints in the Pumphouse, the workshop instruction will be viewed using Zoom. The Pumphouse will not be open. Zoom is a free, easy-to-use, video conferencing system, www.zoom.us.
Registration: is required. Register online at: www.sanmateoarboretum.org/classes--events.html or call 650-579-0536 x3 and leave a message.
A day before the presentation you will be emailed a link and meeting ID. You will be able to sign in 15 minutes early to confirm that the audio and video connection is working.
NOVEMBER 2020
Sunday, November 1, 2020 ZOOM WEBINAR
HOLIDAY FLOWER DESIGNS w/ Liane Benedict
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Liane Benedict, certified floral designer, demonstrates how to create at least five different types of floral arrangements – from fall to holiday designs. Discover how to care for fresh-cut flowers and learn the tips, techniques and tricks used by professional florists.
Liane grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from Stanford with a degree in Human Biology and Neurophysiology. Liane worked in early childhood education for 10 years before moving to investment management for 15 years. Tired of 50+ hour work weeks and lots of stress, she quit her job and began taking a number of different classes from music to tap dance. Liane began taking floral design classes at College of San Mateo (CSM) in the Fall of 2002. She won awards for her theme design in the student competition at the 2003 American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in St. Louis. In 2007, she earned a Certificate in Floral Design from CSM. After rigorous testing, she became a California Certified Florist in 2010. In 2013 she became Vice President of Floral Artists of the Bay Area (FAB), a floral club. She worked at Ah Sam Florist in San Mateo from 2002 to 2007. Since then she is employed as a part-time designer at Redwood City Florist on Woodside Road. Liane has assisted with Bouquets to Arts, the Filoli Floral Show, and other community floral events. She has taught beginning floral design classes through the San Mateo College Community Education program and continues to give floral design demonstrations. Liane lives in Belmont with her wonderful husband.
DECEMBER 2020
Sunday, December 6, 2020 |
via ZOOM |
WREATH WORKSHOP
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Nonmembers: $40/wreath. Register Now! |
Use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful wreath We will provide fresh colorful greens from San Mateo Central Park, a frame, wire, and embellishments , such as ribbon, cones, and more! All you need to provide is pruning sheers and gloves.
Instruction will be provided on ZOOM.
You will be emailed dates and times when supplies can be picked up at the San Mateo Arboretum Society in San Mateo Central Park.
Reservations are required. Register online or call 650-579-0536 x3
Instruction will be provided on ZOOM.
You will be emailed dates and times when supplies can be picked up at the San Mateo Arboretum Society in San Mateo Central Park.
Reservations are required. Register online or call 650-579-0536 x3
