Part of the Forest Learning Hub
The Take Root Forest Learning Community’s Connected ECO Classes offer instruction and experience designed to support homeschooling for children, ages 5 and up. The Connected ECO Thursday classes demonstrate the interconnectedness and interdependence of life on Earth – specifically in South Florida. Students are introduced to ecological concepts as they interact with the outdoor world every week in the same place.
September-June, Thursdays, ages 5 and up
Dade/Greynolds Park/N. Miami
*See Details Below
Connected, Connected, Everything’s Connected!
ECO Connected Classes – Offered as a Weekly 1 Day Class Option – Thursdays
Day Schedule is in Two Parts:
Forest Stay & Play – 9:30am-12pm – Forest Play & Discovery – parent/caregiver must remain on premises.
Forest Learning Hub – 12pm-3pm – Forest Learning for children ages 5+, drop-off/instructional time, parent/caregiver may leave premises until 3pm.
Experiential Discovery & Learning for Homeschoolers
GET CONNECTED! ECO – Every Child Outside…explore, discover, and learn the wonders of South Florida nature – experience the rhythm of the seasons and its effect on the biology and ecology of Florida flora and fauna. Discover the interconnectedness of the ecosystems and find a sense of place.
ECO – Every Child Outside! Get disconnected (from screens) and get connected (to nature). This weekly immersive class will give students an opportunity to discover the ecology of South Florida – its biomes, ecosystems, habitats and niches.
Through outdoor exploration and learning, participants will gain an understanding of basic ecological concepts. The class will expand on the idea of inter-dependency and how everything affects everything else. Understanding the workings of the world leads to appreciation and respect for self, others and the world we live in. Through nature journaling, research, game playing and hands on learning the ECO kids get connected!
Each class is experiential – meaning all the senses of the learner are engaged. Experiential Learning is the process of learning by doing. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect theories and knowledge learned to real-world situations.
Outdoor learning delivers many benefits — reduced stress, improved moods, boosts in concentration, and increases engagement in activities and lessons.
| Connected ECO Classes – Thursdays Class Costs |
| Thursday, 1 Day of Classes Option Payments, August-April $282 per payment per child 10% Sibling Discount Commitment September-June Register Stand Alone or Add On *Add on to 3 Day Heartwood Core Classes, M-W, with a discounted rate of $238 per payment per child Enrollment Costs need to be paid in advance and are separate from Class Costs Families are able to use Step Up – UA & PEP Funds |
| Enrollment Costs – Forest Learning Hub, Monday-Friday Programs, Ages 5+ | |
| Forest School Year (Sept.-June) Enrollment Costs | To be paid in advance to secure place in program or on wait list. Enrollment Costs are not part of the Program Costs and are non-refundable. |
| Enrollment Fee $600 | The Enrollment Fee is good for the duration of the Forest Year and is non-refundable. The Enrollment Fee secures your registration and place in the program or on the wait list. Family Membership is included in the Enrollment Fee and allows enrolled families to attend Nature Family Field Trips, Seasonal Family Festivals & Family Picnics. The Supplies Fee for the first child is included in the Enrollment Fee, there is an additional supplies fee per sibling. |
| Sibling Supplies Fee $250 per sibling | The Supplies Fee is good for the duration of the Forest Year and is non-refundable. The Supplies Fee for the first child is included in the Enrollment Fee. The Supplies Fee allows for budgeting and procurement of supplies, planning of curriculum and training of the team. |
| Connected ECO Classes Dade Calendar |
| Autumn September 5 Orientation Day, 6 Beach Picnic 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21 Autumn Break 25-29 CLOSED December 5, 12, 19 Winter Break 23-27, 30-January 3 CLOSED |
| Winter January 9, 16, 23 , 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20 Spring Break 24-28 CLOSED |
| Spring April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 6 Beach Picnic |
The Take Root Forest Learning Community participants learn about where they live, thus developing a sense of self and place – encouraging stewardship and a positive relationship to nature and community.