San Mateo

Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids and which are best for your climate. Get to know cool-growing orchids for San Francisco such as Masdevallia, Cymbidiums as well as everyone’s favorite indoor orchid - the Phaelaenopsis. Discover how to successfully re-pot, water and feed…

Learn about cool, temperate and tropical zone orchids and which are best for your climate. Get to know cool-growing orchids for San Francisco. Discover how to successfully re-pot, water and feed orchids, encourage re-blooming, and deal with common pests and diseases.Master Gardener Presenter Lisa Erdos:…

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Join us for Summer Camp 2026! Kids will spend each day during a week-long session at the ranch learning to care for our livestock animals, exploring plants & pollinators in the garden, making crafts, learning about environmental stewardship, and more!

Join us for a fun and educational summer activity! Children can plant a seed, make a wooly craft, meet friendly farm animals, and enjoy lunch or a snack in the picnic area.

Watch our sheep being sheared, see spinning demonstrations, dye some wool, visit our friendly livestock and gardens. Enjoy a snack for lunch in our picnic area.

Bring your little ones to Elkus Ranch for a fun and educational spring adventure! Children can plant a seed, make a wooly craft, meet friendly farm animals, and enjoy lunch or a snack in the picnic area.