What are Nature Unplugged Clubs?

Are you interested in joining the Nature Unplugged movement? Looking to inspire wellness in the digital age in your community? Well, then it’s time to start or join a Nature Unplugged Club. Nature Unplugged clubs are community led clubs with the purpose of wellness in the digital age. They are all about bringing people together in-person to promote preventative mental health through various unplugged activities (hiking, meals, games, etc.). While club activities and outings can vary, they all share the same purpose of being unplugged, promoting community building, and preventative mental health. 

Why Nature Unplugged Clubs?

The purpose of Nature Unplugged Clubs is to mobilize change (promote wellness in the digital age) at the community level through: unplugging, connecting with other people in-person, getting outside, getting moving, and educating community members.

Club Guidelines:

Nature Unplugged Clubs are easy to create and are supported by us at Nature Unplugged. All you need is a designated leader and (at least) two other club members (see more below on how to start a club). Once a club has formed, the next step is setting up monthly meetings and promoting wellness in the digital age.

• Clubs meet once per month (at least)

• Must have a designated club leader who is registered with Nature Unplugged

  • Leaders must be certified Nature Unplugged Advocates or Educators

• Meetings are centered around being unplugged, connecting with other people in-person, connecting with nature

Examples of Nature Unplugged Club activities (but not limited to):

• Unplugged hikes

• Unplugged meals

• Unplugged outdoor games/sports 

• surfing, mountain biking, scavenger hunts, lawn games, capture the flag, etc.

• Unplugged arts/crafts

• Unplugged movement

  • Yoga, Tai Chi, etc.

• Unplugged indoor games 

• board games/cards/etc

• Educational workshops and trainings

Examples of Nature Unplugged Club groups/demographics:

• College students

• High School students

• Professionals

• Families with kids

• Kid groups

• Sports teams groups 

• Groups with mixed ages/demographics

How to start a Nature Unplugged Club?

The first step is to become a certified Nature Unplugged Advocate or Educator. Not an advocate or Educator? Contact us to get a training going in your community. We provide free and subsidized trainings all over the world. If you already are an Advocate or Educator, please fill out the application below.

Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, Nature Unplugged will provide club leadership and members support in various ways: through providing access to Nature Unplugged curriculum, activity resource lists and recommendations, access to educational workshops and trainings in their area. Once activated, club leaders will receive a Nature Unplugged Club kit including: cell phone sleeping bags, books, conversation cards, and other educational materials.