Our first Fall fundraising gala, the Forager Prom, was a tremendous success! We are so grateful for the support of our community and sponsors.
Our incredible auction and artisan market donors:
Afsoon Foorohar
Alexandra Osmidoff
Anchor Bay Thai
Andrew Hughey
Antonia Franci
Arena Theater
B Bryan Preserve
Cast Winery
Coast Highway Art Collective
Devon Wilson
Four-Eyed Frog Books
Franny's Cup and Saucer
Fun Junk Olympia
Gualala Arts
Heidi Endemann
Hotel Breakers
Jan Henley
Jane Casner Mothersill
Jane Head
Jolly Smith
Joshua Karlin-Resnick
Joyce Halloway
Julie Carpenter
Julie Mollo
Kasia Wisniewski
Kim Ghezzi
Ling-Yen Designs
Lorraine Lipani
Lyndon Design Gallery
Martine Hughey
Michelle Kalisher
Moonside
Passalacqua Winery
Paul Carter Swims
Physical Gym
Point Arena Theater
Point Arena Lighthouse
Red Stella
Roots
Ross Ranch
Seacliff Motel
Skinluv & The Healing Arts
Skunk Train
SonomaCoastFeltworks
Sophie Wang + Michael Liu
Stewart Kummer Gallery
Thanktuary Retreat
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Therese Regonini
Trione Vineyards & Winery
Ty 'The Fungi' Kun
Upper Crust Pizzeria
Vue Coastal Kitchen
Wild Rose Jewelry Co
Our Expansion Plans
After a successful and wildly inspiring inaugural year, we are entering our second year of operations. Our downtown Gualala classroom is now at full capacity, with a waiting list. We would like to expand our campus and programs, to better serve our community.
Milestones from our inaugural year:
Our preschool reached full capacity for Spring 2024
Held five weeks of exploratory, nature-themed summer programming for preschool students
Introduced Adventure Camp, an outdoor 4-week summer program for school age children
Provided local employment opportunities for full-time and seasonal teaching staff
Hosted five Family Days for the wider Mendonoma area to bring families together in a community setting
Growth Plans for 2024-2025:
Expand preschool operating hours from 8 am to 5 pm, further meeting the childcare needs of working families
Create an afterschool enrichment program for school-age children in the wider community
Build out our full-time elementary school program to launch Fall 2025
Secure a new location for our future campus
Our Mission
The Forager School is a play-based preschool for children ages two to entry into first grade. We fill a critical childcare gap in our rural coastline community as the only full-time preschool program from Fort Ross to Point Arena. We celebrate play and nurture a community of young learners through curiosity, art, creative problem-solving, outdoor exploration, social-emotional learning and fun. We also offer extracurricular and break programming for school-aged children through our Adventure Camp. The natural world is our biggest source of inspiration, and our curriculum incorporates art projects, field trips, books, games, and imaginative play.
Roughly half of our applicants have sought tuition assistance, and we are committed to meeting the needs of working families. By supporting the Forager School, you contribute to the creation of a vibrant educational community that nurtures the potential of our young children. Together we can bridge the gap in early childhood education and empower families to thrive, ultimately fostering a brighter future for our coastal community.