Empowering young people to live healthier and happier lives.

The One Million Kids Outdoors (1MKO) Initiative is a national movement that aims to get one million kids outdoors over the next year to transform their health and well-being. Driven by excessive screen time, modern stressors, and systemic inequalities in park access, today’s youth face an unprecedented disconnection from nature alongside an escalating mental and physical health crisis. Despite the proven therapeutic benefits of the outdoors, federal investments remain scarce – threatening both the well-being of a generation and the future of conservation.

This national movement is an urgent call to action—through storytelling, advocacy, and direct support – to restore the fundamental right of every child to experience joy, healing, and active play in nature.

Three ways to get involved

1 Join 1MKO

Whether as a program, advocacy or supporting partner, we’re stronger together and we want you to join the movement. By joining you become part of a national movement and will receive resources to get started and get involved.

JOIN THE INITIATIVE

2 Get on the Map

Throughout the year, we will highlight the stories of impact our program partners are delivering through storytelling, social media and our interactive story map.

SUBMIT YOUR STORY

3 Become a Supporter

Help us reach our goal by donating and supporting the initiative. Your contribution will provide critical connections to the outdoors for children, youth, and families, while aligning with the power and reach of the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK).

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