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​Educational Seminars, Workshops & Events

 PLEASE NOTE: ALL seminars and workshops will be held online using Zoom video conferencing and/or small in=person group, depending on Covid.

Please register on this website.

​For thise viewing on Zoom, 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.

Master Gardener Plant Clinics are on winter break. They will be back at SMAS in March, 2023


The Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems.  Bring samples of your problem plants for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage, try to include some of the insects so they can be correctly identified.  
They will be at SMAS on March 5th, April 2nd, and May 7th. 
 http://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu/plant-clinics/

Their website is:  https://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu
If you are interested subscribing in their newsletter, you can do so at: https://smsf-mastergardeners.ucanr.edu/newsletter/

2022 SCHEDULE

In-person sold out but ZOOM participation is still available... register below

DECEMBER

​SUNDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2022

WREATH WORKSHOP
via ZOOM
and a Small In-Person Group
  • 11:00 am - Noon 
  • Fee: 
                     SMAS members: $30/wreath 
                     Nonmembers: $40/wreath.
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  • Location:  Due to social distancing requirements and space constraints in the Pumphouse, the workshop instruction will be viewed using Zoom and a small in-person group.
  • Reservations Required
  • Family Activity: This is a family activity! For In-Person attendance, children 5-12 are welcome with an accopanying adult.
  • ZOOM Pariticipants: For those viewing on Zoom, 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.
  • Supplies: You will be emailed dates and times when supplies (fresh greens, frame, ribbon, wire, & embelishments) can be picked up at the San Mateo Arboretum Society in San Mateo Central Park. All you need to supply are pruning shears & light weight gloves.

Zoom available                  In-person is sold out

ZOOM Registration
IN-Person Registration
Use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful wreath. We will provide a variety of fresh colorful greens from San Mateo Central Park and all the supplies you will need to create your wreath.  All you need to provide is pruning sheers and gloves. You will be emailed dates & times when supplies (greens, frame, ribbon. wire & embellishments) can be picked up at the San Mateo Arboretum Society in San Mateo Central Park. 
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JANUARY

​SUNDAY - JANUARY 8, 2022

ROSE PRUNING SEMINAR
via ZOOM
and a Small In-Person Group
  • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 
  • Free!
  • Location:  Due to social distancing requirements and space constraints in the Pumphouse, the workshop instruction will be viewed using Zoom and a small in-person group.
  • Reservations Required
  • ZOOM Pariticipants: For those viewing on Zoom, 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.​
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Zoom available                              In-person

ZOOM Registration
In person Registration
San Mateo Arboretum Society rose garden volunteer, Archana, will teach you how to shape your rose bushes to encourage beautiful profuse flowering with winter pruning and winter proper care.  She will also cover equipment, safety in the garden and principles of pruning as well as demonstrating rose care techniques. Archana has been growing roses for 25 years and believes in a practical, no-nonsense approach to rose care.  
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JANUARY

SATUR​DAY - JANUARY 14, 2022

HELP PRUNE CENTRAL PARK'S ROSE GARDEN 
  • 10:00 am - noon 
  • Free!
  • Location:  Central Park Rose Garden - meet at the gazebo. 
  • ​Family Activity: This is a family activity! Children 13-17 are welcome with an accompanying adult.
  • All volunteers will be required to sign a Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability.​​
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Come to learn or share your expertise on how to prune roses. Heavy rain cancels.  This is a free event in which you will contribute to the beautification of San Mateo’s beloved rose garden.  No experience is necessary.  Volunteers from the San Mateo Arboretum Society will be on hand to instruct beginners.  There will be light refreshments. Dress warmly and bring pruning shears and gloves. Reservations are strongly preferred so we can plan for the number of attendees and we will also send a reminder. 

Reserve

In person Registration