Welcome to Project Bloom

Project Bloom provides equitable & inclusive nature-based educational programs and community events that foster positive transformation.

Cultivating Change through the roots of education

Project Bloom is an educational non-profit that enhances learning through immersive, engaging educational experiences for classrooms and the community. Inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori, we believe transformation is sparked by curiosity and fueled by experiences that connect us to the moment and the world around us.

MONARCH BUTTERFLY & POLLINATOR FESTIVAL

The mission of the annual Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Festival is to celebrate and educate our community about monarch butterflies, pollinators, and the ecosystem that sustains both them and us.

Through hands-on, nature-based immersive experiences, the festival aims to inspire individuals of all ages to form deep connections with the natural world around the and inspire them to make change.

Now in its eleventh year, on festival day over fifty mission-aligned educational partners convene to provide hands-on, nature-based experiences for children and adults to over ten thousand attendees

Donate

1 out of every 3 bites of food

is made possible by pollinators. To celebrate these essential animals and the critical role they play in our food system, enjoy locally and sustainably sourced dishes and drinks at Liberty Bar, Best Quality Daughter, Pharm Table, Southwest Elixirs, Howdy Child, Mezquite, and more by looking for the Migratory Month Icon !

Visit local San Antonio restaurants in September to discover curated menu items that are made possible by pollinators.

CHECK OUT THE MENU

CATERPILLAR CONDOS FOR CLASSROOMS

In this month-long experience, students develop a special connection to nature as they observe the metamorphosis of a live Monarch Butterfly in their classroom.

Participating Title 1 teachers are provided with a hands-on training, A Metamorphic Morning, at the Botanical Garden where they receive a milkweed plant with caterpillars, a digital Monarch Journal with access to four video lessons and the TEKS-aligned curriculum, and a citizen science project where students tag and release their monarch.

Now in its seventh year, this culturally relevant program served over 16,000 title 1 students in 16-Greater San Antonio school districts and 48 zip codes in 2025 .

Learn More

Donate