“In all things of Nature, there is something of the marvelous.” Aristotle
Welcome to the Unplugged Learning site!
In 2008, we came together over a shared concern that today’s children (and adults), distracted by scheduled, structured, plugged-in lives, are not connecting to the natural world or to each other ~ they’re not developing a sense of ‘place.’
In March 2009, we responded by launching the Unplugged Learning project ~ a grass-roots community effort designed to inspire fundamental change in the way we live. Thanks to you, our inaugural year was quite a success!
Our launch inspired UPL members like you to get unplugged and outside and to initiate a variety of exciting unplugged projects, currently under way. These include :
- Development of Avon Public Schools outdoor learning spaces & curriculum
- Implementation of walk and bike-to-school programs
- Creation of Ruth’s Trail connecting all schools
- Renovations of/Improvements to Countryside Park
- Installation of a K-6 learning garden
- Restoration of the Avon Middle School tennis courts
Please read through our site and get inspired … to take advantage of unplugged opportunities and resources … or to lend a hand on an unplugged project … or to offer your financial support to our movement … or to conceive of a project all your own.
Whatever the case, we hope you are inspired to unplug your Blackberrys, ipods, laptops and gameboys and plug, instead, into the land and into each other.
the Unplugged Learning team