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# Toddler-Friendly Nature Programs
The Sprouts Parent and Tot Play Program Helps Kids Explore Nature

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-26 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tot-play
References: [evergreen](http://www.evergreen.ca/our-impact/children/day-camps/sprouts-program/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EvergreenCanada/photos/pb.59205363749.-2207520000.1461684855./10153611238128750/?type=3&theater)

Toronto's [Evergreen Brick Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-the-exhibition) is running a program called 'Sprouts Parent and Tot Play,' which gives children between the ages of two and four an opportunity to explore the outdoors. Designed to immerse children in nature in a fun and safe way, the program helps kids develop a love of the outdoors at an early age.

The Sprouts Parent and Tot Play is an eight week program that is geared towards children ages two to four and their parents or caregiver. The program gives toddlers an opportunity to explore Evergreen's Children's Garden through [outdoor play, hands-on crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-rain) and interactions with animal friends. The activities are designed to be engaging for parents and children so that both learn more about food, nature and conservation. In addition to fostering a love of the outdoors, the program can also help children develop their fine and gross motor skills.

The event provides a safe space for parents to explore the great outdoors with their children and learn about conservation in the process.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 17% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Nature Play Programs:** Developing nature programs for children aged two to four can help foster a love for the outdoors and improve fine and gross motor skills.
- **Parent-child Immersive Learning:** By creating immersive programs for parents and children, both parties can learn more about nature, food, and conservation.
- **Early Childhood Education:** Early childhood programs like Sprouts Parent and Tot Play can create innovative learning experiences for young children to help with overall physical and mental development.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Outdoor Recreation:** Developing nature play programs can provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the outdoor recreation industry.
- **Education:** Early childhood programs can disrupt traditional education by providing interactive learning experiences for young children.
- **Conservation:** Nature programs can create innovative conservation initiatives by fostering an appreciation for the outdoors in young children.

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