WHERE WE ARE

FIND US:

in OUR Stomping grounds

Forest Bloom is a living school. We believe in the power of variety, using the incredible natural diversity of San Francisco to fuel our curiosity. Rather than staying in one clearing, we treat the entire city’s natural landscape as our laboratory.

Golden Gate Park

  • Typically, we spend our time exploring our urban forest and hidden trails of Golden Gate Park (And occasionally in the wilder reaches of The Presidio). Our specific location shifts based on the children’s interests and the projects we are currently undertaking. Parents will be notified via text or email every Friday for the next week’s location. Some of the places we frequent in GGP include:

  • Strawberry Hill

  • Hellman Hollow Picnic Area

  • Chain of Lakes Meadow

  • The Japanese Tea Garden

  • Shakespeare Gardens

  • The Rose Garden

  • National AIDS Memorial Grove

  • Koret Children's Playground 

  • Mothers Meadow

  • Blue Heron Lake

  • Murphy Windmill

  • Pioneer Log Cabin Picnic Area

  • The Golden Gate Park Bandshell

Inspiration Around Every Corner

Beyond the trees, we frequent local landmarks to deepen our connection to the environment and the arts:

  • Natural Wonders: The California Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Garden, The Botanical Gardens, Ocean Beach, Land’s End, Conservatory of Flowers

  • Urban Jungle: Tunnel Tops, Ferry Building, Green Apple Books, Pumpkin Patch, Stern Grove, Yerba Buena Gardens, The San Francisco Zoo

  • Science & Discovery: The Randall Museum, The Haight Street Art Center, Exploratorium, SF MOMA

Staying Connected

Because our "classroom" moves, communication is key. At the end of each week, parents receive a detailed email outlining the upcoming week’s specific locations and planned activities. On days when the weather is exceptionally challenging, we utilize special outings to local museums, the Golden Gate Park Bandshell and indoor exhibitions to keep the adventure going safely.