San Mateo Arboretum Society

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101 9th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
+1 (650) 579-0536
http://www.sanmateoarboretum.org

The San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS) is a member and volunteer-driven organization dedicated to preserving San Mateo's horticultural heritage and enhancing community connections through horticultural education with a focus on sustainability. Centered around the historic Kohl Pump House in Central Park, SMAS offers a variety of classes, events, and community outreach initiatives aimed at fostering a love for plants and gardening.

In addition to educational programs, SMAS features beautiful gardens, including a rose garden and a Butterfly-Hummingbird Garden, while also hosting plant sales and offering opportunities for volunteers to contribute their skills. The organization also provides options for tribute brick placements, allowing community members to celebrate special occasions amidst the flowers and heritage trees.

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Donna D.
8/18/2024

I have finalized my garden makeover by mid summer. Came by for the second time dropping off 2 healthy euonymus. I saw 3 small euonymus plants that I surrendered 2 months ago. They are trimmed and...

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Arlene H.
4/26/2024

It's volunteer led and such a beautiful garden. I appreciate all the work they do to make the park so beautiful! The roses have such creative names too! It's fun to walk around and literally...

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Sharon H.
3/2/2022

This has quickly become one of my favorite places to buy plants. The plants are grown are propagated and grown by volunteers during the week. Yelp hours are slightly incorrect: 11-2 Sat/Sunday,...

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Jenn C.
10/7/2024

BEAUTIFUL venue. We just had my husband's 40th party here and everyone loved the venue. Easy to work with and affordable booking fee.

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Donovan L.
12/20/2021

My second time coming over. both end up getting some great plants to add to our Collections...The Volunteers are very helpful when I ask for suggestions..Its a simple place to get some plants...

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