# Cute Climate Gauges The Green Science Weather Station is for the Aspiring Meteorologist By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-science-weather-station References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/40019/) & [iobjectstore](http://www.iobjectstore.com/en/products/weather-station/62) A great gift for a [curious child](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits), the Green Science Weather Station would also be beloved by climate enthusiasts. The compact kit comes complete with tiny versions of the essential tools for measuring everything from wind to water. A transparent bottle at the base acts as a personal terrarium in which one can plant his own miniature garden to observe the [greenhouse effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbongauge). Above, the contraption includes a test tube, a thermometer, a weathervane, a pluviometer to gauge rainfall and an anemometer to [measure the wind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climachain). Each instrument is fastened tightly to the others to give the Green Science Weather Station a condensed setup, allowing the user to access all apparatuses at once, and save space for storage and portability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personal Weather Stations:** There's an opportunity to create even more compact and portable personal weather stations for on-the-go use. - **Educational Science Kits:** An opportunity exists to create more fun and interactive science kits for kids and adults. - **Sustainability-focused Toys:** Toy manufacturers could develop more toys that focus on sustainability and environmental awareness in order to target eco-conscious parents and children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** There's huge potential in creating toys that also double as educational tools for children. - **Science Education:** There's an opportunity to create more engaging and informative science kits for children and adults alike. - **Weather Forecasting:** Companies can capitalize on the growing trend of personal weather stations by creating more accurate and portable devices for on-the-go forecasting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Sensor-Equipped Weather Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accuweather.md) - [Pro-Grade Meteorology Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barani-meteohelix-iot-pro.md) - [Dedicated In-Home Weather Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-weather-station.md) - [STEM Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-terrarium-kids-grow-kit.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Solar-Powered Rover Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-rover-kit.md) - [Personal Weather Station Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-station-network.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md)