Discover South Florida’s wild places together as a family and community. The Take Root Family Adventure Pass invites local families to spend the year exploring wetlands, beaches, forests, and coastal ecosystems while celebrating the seasons, building friendships and creating meaningful memories in nature and with community.
The Take Root Family Adventure Pass is designed for families who want to stay connected to Take Root’s nature-based community throughout the year. Whether you’re enrolled in forest school classes, waiting for a forest school opening or simply looking for meaningful outdoor experiences together, the Adventure Pass offers opportunities to explore, connect, and build lasting memories. The Family Adventure Pass is included with enrollment in Forest School classes.
What is Included?
Three Nature Family Field Trips (September–June) Choose one adventure each season from our scheduled field trips. Select from a variety of nature excursions throughout South Florida, with destinations ranging from Key Largo to Everglades City to Jupiter and West Palm Beach. Choose a nearby location or go a little further away for the day! Some experiences, such as boat trips, require an additional fee.
Three Seasonal Family Festivals (September–June) Autumn, Winter & Spring – follow the cycle of the earth around the sun! Celebrate the changing seasons with the Take Root community.
Two Family Beach Picnics (September–June) Join the community as we welcome in the new forest year and say goodbye to the old! Family fun ocean-side – mingle, play and enjoy.
Priority Access…Adventure Pass families receive the opportunity to: join the official Forest School waitlist with priority consideration, Register for Take Root family and homeschool classes as they become available, and receive a discount on a Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Family Membership.
| Family Adventure Program ONLY (no classes) | Family Adventure with Forest School Classes |
$425 Family Adventure Pass – per family, per year For families who aren’t able or ready to join the Forest School classes but still want adventure and to be a part of the Take Root community. For families not enrolled in forest school classes. | $375 Family Adventure Pass – per family, per year Included with Enrollment in Forest School Classes For families enrolled in Take Root Forest School classes. Included with forest school enrollment, no need to further register. |
*Non-refundable, non-transferable, $50 credit toward forest school class enrollment within same year, Step Up Funds UA & PEP | *Non-refundable, non-transferable, required with enrollment, Step Up Funds UA & PEP |
Take Root families will also have the opportunity to purchase a discounted membership to Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (exclusive to Take Root), providing more ways to explore, learn, and connect with nature throughout the year. With the purchase of the Bonnet House Membership, families have reciprocal access to Flamingo Gardens, Naples Botanical Garden, and Bok Tower Gardens. Families will also be invited to special seasonal and bonus experiences throughout the year, such as a Winter Lantern Walk at Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area and other unique nature-based gatherings created exclusively for our Take Root community.
Please Note:
- Transportation is not provided.
- Park admission, parking fees, and other entrance fees are not included.
- Certain specialty trips (such as boat excursions) and events require additional fees.
- Locations and dates are subject to change.
Seasonal Family Festivals
Adventure Pass families are invited to attend all three seasonal celebrations. With each turn of the season, as the earth travels around the sun, Take Root gathers as a community to celebrate! All Take Root Festivals are held at Snyder Park in Fort Lauderdale.
| Autumn Festival Sunday, October 25 | Winter Festival Sunday, January 17 | Spring Festival Sunday, March 14 |
Please Note:
- Transportation is not provided.
- Park admission, parking fees, and other entrance fees are not included.
- Certain specialty trips (such as boat excursions) and events require additional fees.
- Locations and dates are subject to change.
Nature Family Field Trips
Adventure Pass families may choose three all day field trips during the membership year — one each season. For each seasonal adventure, families may select from multiple available dates on Mondays or Fridays. Registration is first-come, first-served through Eventbrite.
*Specific dates and locations to be announced in late August.
| Autumn/ Winter Wetland Adventure | Winter *Biscayne Bay Boat Adventure | Spring Coastal Adventure |
| November/December | January *additional fees required | April |
Please Note:
- Transportation is not provided.
- Park admission, parking fees, and other entrance fees are not included.
- Certain specialty trips (such as boat excursions) and events require additional fees.
- Locations and dates are subject to change.
Family Beach Picnics
Adventure Pass families are invited to enjoy two relaxed beach gatherings during the membership year. These special days provide an opportunity to connect with other Take Root families and staff while spending unhurried time exploring, playing, and enjoying the ocean together. All beach picnics take place at Mizell-Johnson State park in Dania.
| Family Beach Picnic Monday, August 31, 2026 10am-2pm | Family Beach Picnic Monday, June 7, 2027 10am-2pm |
Please Note:
- Transportation, parking, and any applicable beach entrance fees are not included.
- Park admission, parking fees, and other entrance fees are not included.
- Locations and dates are subject to change.
Adventure Awaits!