San Mateo-San Francisco

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Description: Are you interested in learning more about growing California native plants and why they are so important in every garden? Do you grow some natives, but want to learn more about them? UC Master Gardeners will give a free introductory talk on growing California natives with tips on easy…

Description: Join Master Gardeners Naomi Mier and Carolyn Dorsch for a presentation on vegetable gardening in the fall. Learn about all of the wonderful cooler season crops that you can grow for the rest of the year. They will share their experiences with easy to grow veggies, and offer many tips on how to…

Description: Have you considered adding California native plants to your garden? Would you like to attract more birds, butterflies and bees to your backyard? Not sure where to start? In this talk, UC Master Gardeners will give you the tools you need to be successful in your own journey with native plants. To…

Fresh herbs are delicious but fleeting. In this class, UC Master Food Preservers will show you simple, safe methods to preserve herbs without expensive equipment, just using items you likely already have at home. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the flavors of your garden or farmers’ market all year long.

Delicious, homemade meals—right from the jar. Our Meals in Jars are crafted with fresh ingredients and preserved using trusted high-pressure canning methods for safety, flavor, and long shelf life. Enjoy the bold, zesty goodness of Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with beans, corn, peppers, and spices, or savor the…

Take a gluten-free road trip with the UC Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties! You’ll learn how to preserve and pack a full day’s worth of delicious, gluten-free meals and snacks to take with you to work, school, on a picnic, or anywhere you are going. Perfect for those with…

Throw a little water, spatter a little paint, create a colorful garden painting! Come join us at Elkus Ranch and enjoy the garden while getting ideas for your Spatter Painting! You will create a beautiful work of art with watercolor and ink. At the end of the class, you will be guaranteed a one-of-a…

Join us for a discussion about the different ways to see birds in the paradise of San Mateo County and how to help them thrive. We will cover how the seasons, habitat and migration affect what you can see and hear. The San Mateo County Bird Alliance offers a multitude of services for both casual and serious…