Saturday, March 1, 2025
Spending time outdoors and unplugging from technology provides well-documented mental and physical benefits. Studies show that exposure to nature reduces stress by lowering cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress. Spending just 20 minutes in nature significantly reduces stress markers. This break from the constant barrage of information and digital interactions calms the mind, promotes relaxation, and reduces anxiety and depression symptoms.
Physically, outdoor activities like walking, hiking, and cycling offer cardiovascular benefits by increasing heart rate and blood flow, which improve heart health and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Alternatively, excessive screen time has been linked to a wide range of negative mental and physical health effects. Constant exposure to digital devices, particularly social media, has been associated with a higher risk of anxiety and depression. Physically, prolonged screen use contributes to sedentary behavior, which increases the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders.
Unplugging from technology provides numerous evidence-based benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Key advantages include improved sleep quality, reduced stress and anxiety, enhanced focus and productivity, stronger social connections, physical health benefits, and more.
The Global Day of Unplugging has been celebrated annually in March since 2009. Whether it is 1 hour or 24 hours, at some point during the first weekend of March, people all over the world will step away from their screens and intentionally shift to an offline activity, and an in-person interaction. See our list of Unplugged program offerings designed to help you and your loved ones do just that.
Whether with us or on your own…Unplug and find your outlet!
8:00-9:00am - Tai Chi in the Park Age 18+ Enjoy an UNPLUGGED morning of Tai-Chi at the Lakeside Pavillion at Conejo Creek North Park. Instructor: Jean Stoutenborough. Information: 805-381-2744.
9801.1257 Sa 8:00-9:00am FREE Conejo Creek North
9:30-11:00am - Wild Flower Hike in Wildwood, Age 8+ Join us for a hike in Wildwood Regional Park to find and identify Southern California’s beautiful native wildflowers. Instructor: CRPD Staff. Information: 805-495-2163.
9801.1253 Sa 9:30-11:00am $10 Wildwood Neighborhood Park
10:00am-4:00pm - Spring Art & Crafts Festival, All Ages Join us for the 38th Spring Art & Crafts Festival! Crafts, handmade goods, and food/refreshments are available for purchase. Instructor: CRPD Staff.
Sa 10:00am-4:00pm FREE Borchard Community Center
10:30am-12noon - Intro to Archery, Age 8-13 Try your hand at archery. Our staff will provide all of the necessary equipment and teach you how to shoot safely. Instructor: CRPD Staff.
9801.1251 Sa 10:30am-12noon $15Â Conejo Community Park
12:30-4:30pm - Open Skate! Grab your board; let’s skate! Meet and greet with Borchard Skatepark Staff for an unstructured fun day of skating. Info: 805-381-2791.
9801.1258 Sa 12:30-4:30pm FREEÂ Borchard Skate Park
1:00-3:00pm - Roping Show at the McCrea Ranch, All Ages Join us at McCrea Ranch for a fun & interactive western roping show. More details online!
Instructor: CRPD Staff.
9801.1252 Sa 1:00-2:00pm $15 McCrea Ranch
3:30-5:00pm - Community Picnic & Reptile Show, All Ages. Join us at the end of your day for an educational reptile show and picnic at Conejo Community Park. More details online! Instructor: CRPD Staff.
9801.1255 Sa 3:30-5:00pm $10 Conejo Community Park
4:45-5:45pm - Succulents at Sunset, Age 5-12 Join us at the top of Sapwi Trails to learn how to plant and grow your very own mini succulent. More details online!
Instructor: CRPD Staff. Information: 805-495-2163.
9801.1254 Sa 4:45-5:45pm $15 Sapwi Trails: Arboles Terrace
Beginning Archery
Come hit the bullseye with us! Join us for a fun and educational archery workshop at Dos Vientos Center! Instructor: CRPD Staff
Age 18+
8090.1251 Sa 1:00-1:45pm $10 Dos Vientos Community Center
Age 8-13
8091.1251 Sa 2:00-2:45pm $10 Dos Vientos Community Center
Age 14-17
8092.1251 Sa 4:00-4:45pm $10 Dos Vientos Community Center
UNPLUG with Sports!, Age 4-13 Join the fun with our Sports Unit's exciting
games and activities! Try out CRPD's sports programs including Flag Football,
Cheerleading and Soccer. Score a chance to win awesome prizes! Information: 805-
495-4674.
2601.1251 Sa 11:00am-3:00pm FREE Oakbrook Neighborhood Park
FREE REC SWIM, All Ages Dive into fun with Recreational Swim! Families are invited to enjoy the designated open swim area at our pools.
Sa 12noon-3:00pm FREE Cal Lutheran Community Pool