Community Writing
Wildlife sightings, neighborhood updates, community issues, and dispatches from the fog. Written by residents, for residents.
Great horned, barn, and western screech-owl โ three species confirmed this autumn in and around the neighborhood. A remarkable season for owl watching.
Read post โA gray fox was photographed on the Mt. Davidson trails โ a rare and exciting sighting for this urban wildlife corridor.
Read post โA red-tailed hawk has been using Crestmont Drive as a regular hunting perch this spring. Multiple residents have photographed it.
Read post โAfter pandemic-era suspension, the 36 Teresita Muni line returned to Forest Knolls โ a relief for residents without cars.
Read post โCoyotes have been increasingly visible in the neighborhood. Here's how to coexist safely โ and why feeding them harms everyone.
Read post โThe City approved a major increase in allowable UCSF building space at Parnassus โ with significant implications for the neighborhood.
Read post โThe Aldea student housing expansion proposes removal of significant tree cover. What residents need to know and how to comment.
Read post โA well-loved stand of trees at a neighborhood corner was removed โ a loss many residents felt deeply, and a reminder that the canopy requires active stewardship.
Read post โSpring guidance for residents: how to tell if a young animal needs help โ and when to leave it alone. What to do, who to call.
Read post โA nesting pair of great horned owls has been resident in the eucalyptus along the upper streets for several seasons running.
Read post โOriginally published at forestknolls.info. Content reproduced with permission.
Stay connected
The neighborhood is active across a few platforms. These are the best places to connect with your neighbors directly.
Private neighborhood group ยท ~400 members
The most active online gathering spot for Forest Knolls residents. Lost pets, local tips, safety notices, community events, and general neighborhood chatter. Request to join with your neighborhood address.
Join on Facebook โVerified neighbors only ยท local-first
Nextdoor verifies your address before you can post, so conversations stay genuinely local. Good for recommendations, safety alerts, and connecting with immediate neighbors. The Forest Knolls group is one of the more active SF neighborhood pages.
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