# Outdoor Kid Movements The Children and Nature Network is for Kids Reconnecting with Outside Play By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/children-and-nature References: [childrenandnature.org](http://www.childrenandnature.org/) In an effort to reconnect children and nature, this movement exists worldwide to support people and other organizations. Based in the United States, the Children & Nature Network hopes to foster a world where kids everywhere can play, learn and grow outdoors. The [Children and Nature Network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-water-campaign) also lists many statistics that back their initiatives. For example, kids spend more than 50 hours per week on an [electronic device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-device-addiction). They also spend more than 90% of their time inside. This is likely linked to the increased rate of [childhood obesity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-an-outsider-1), which has grown from 7% in 1980 to 18% in 2012. Pre-school aged children are also the quickest growing market when it comes to anti-depressants. To make a change, the network advocates for nature-rich cities, active outdoor families, green schoolyards, "nature-smart" leaders and natural libraries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature Play:** Opportunities for developing outdoor playgrounds and play equipment for children. - **Nature Education Programs:** Opportunities for developing educational curriculums and activities based on nature for schools and other institutions. - **Outdoorsy Experiences:** Opportunities for developing tourism businesses that promote outdoor activities for families with children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Playground Equipment:** The playground equipment industry can capitalize on the rise of the nature play movement by developing more natural outdoor play structures. - **Education:** The education industry can develop programs and materials that encourage outdoor learning and exploration. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can develop family-friendly outdoor experiences that promote exploration and discovery of nature for children and parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature Discovery Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-naturalist-vest-play-set.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reconnect-with-nature.md) - [Interactive Educational Bug Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebug.md) - [Outdoor Exploration Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-hiking-play-set.md) - [Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarit-shani-hay.md) - [Family Fitness-Friendly Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-fitness.md) - [Accessible Outdoor Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturehood.md) - [Creative Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-hikes.md)