Our Mission
Thrive Outside is on a mission to ensure that ALL children have the opportunity to thrive outside, honoring their basic need and right to be nourished by nature.
THE
problem
Our children are having a long distance relationship with nature.
Yet... Childhood experts agree that connection to nature is a critical component of childhood development.
THERE ARE TWO CRISES:
EQUITY
Children in traditionally marginalized communities often lack access to safe, beautiful, natural spaces.
74% of communities of color, and 70% of low- income communities in the U.S. live in nature-deprived areas.*
OPPORTUNITY
Children who do have access often lack the freedom, encouragement and opportunity to explore and connect with nature.
Kids spend an average of 44 hours a week on a screen and as little at 10 minutes a day outside. **
*The Center for American Progress & The Hispanic Access Foundation
**Children & Nature Network
OUR
solution
Thrive Outside uses three powerful tools to address the crisis, close the “nature gap”, and remove obstacles preventing our youth from engaging in outdoor learning, exploration and play.
KIDS
We remove barriers to nature and outdoor education through our Outdoor Learning Zones in schools, libraries and community centers, as well as our nature learning programs.
EDUCATORS
We enhance their students' learning through our teacher training opportunities in STEAM and beyond.
FAMILIES
We create joyful opportunities for children and families to spend time in nature together.
Ultimately, we are serving our next generation who will be tasked with helping us to heal our relationship with nature and our planet.
