CURRICULuM

Soil: Diversity and Richness

Roots & Plants: Secrets of Life

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Insects: Tiny Creatures

Rocks: Stones, Crystals, and Minerals

A marmot standing upright on grass with a wooden fence in the background.

Animals: Crawlers and Burrowers

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Cartography: Maps, Trails, and Routes

Human-Made: Structures

A woman with a backpack hiking over moss-covered rocks in a dense, green forest.

Nature-Made: Mountains, Volcanoes, and Caves

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Water: Rivers, Ponds, Puddles, and Oceans

Environmental Sustainability: Recycling & Composting

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Nature Art: Natural Paints, and Clay Fairies

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Foraging: Wild Edible Plants

Guest Educators

We invite educators to enrich our days in the forest. Children enjoy music classes, story time with local librarians, foraging walks, bird-watching lessons, and more. These experiences connect our community, spark curiosity, and give children the chance to learn from a variety of voices and experts.

Field Trips

Ocean Beach

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Academy of Science

San Francisco Zoo

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Botanical Garden

Our Location

Greenwood Trail Forest School is based in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. To give children a variety of experiences, we rotate between different areas of the park every week. This approach allows children to explore new trails, gardens, and natural spaces while still feeling a sense of routine and familiarity. Families will receive the exact meeting location in advance, with a weekly schedule shared every Sunday.