If they aren’t hiking through a forest or looking under rocks in the front yard, your little nature lover probably wishes they were. This year, encourage that love of the natural world with one of these gifts hand-picked by moms of nature-obsessed kiddos. From seed cannons to trail kits, read on for our favorites.
Stamp Garden
This beautiful rubber stamp kit is not only perfect for the budding botanist in your life, but you might want to "borrow" it for your own crafting needs. It includes 25 stamps and two, color ink pads.
Ages: 3 and up
Buy it here, $25.
Zoom Tube Monocular Telescope
Bring nature closer with this hand-held telescope that's easy for the whole family to use. It comes in six different colors.
Ages: 5 and up
Get it here, $75.
Hello Nature: Draw, Collect, Make and Grow
A beautifully illustrated, interactive activity book to spark the curiosity of your little naturalist.
Ages: 6 and up
Buy it now, $19.
Our World: A First Book of Geography
It's a book, it's a globe, and it's a work of art that teaches children all about geography and our beautiful world. Written by Sue Lowell Gallion and illustrated by Lisk Feng.
Ages: 2 and up
Get it here, $19.
Deuter Kids' Backpack
When they're big enough to pack their snacks for the hike, this adorable, sturdy bag is sure to do the trick!
Ages: 3 and up
Buy it now, $45.
Seed Cannons
An eco-friendly confetti cannon? Yes, pls! These babies shoot wildflower seeds.
Ages: 3 and up
Buy a set of three for $48.
Buggy Lights
These jars illuminate your kiddo's collection of crawling and flying friends.
Ages: 5 and up
Get them here, $22.
Moulin Roty Botanist Case
This little set is so sweet it makes you wish you could go back in time and gift it to your seven-year-old self. Includes a flower press, field journals, treasure boxes and a magnifying glass in its carrying case.
Ages: 6 and up
Buy it now, $65.
Uncle Goose Planet Blocks
The solar system and the night sky are just a grab away. Each block features an illustration, the planet's diameter, distance from the sun and location in the solar system.
Ages: 2 and up.
Get yours here, $21.
National Parks Road Trip Learning Set
There's both a book and an activity book in the set that'll help nature-loving kids discover our National Parks. Good for a road trip or anytime!
Ages: 7 and up
Get it here, $40.
Sunprint Kit
Make cool prints for your nature lover's room by placing leaves or other objects onto the light-sensitive paper and watch the magic happen.
Ages: 6 and up
Get it here, $6.
Woodland Animals Baby Tummy Time Toy
They'll love nature before they can say the word, thanks to this plush set that encourages active play and tummy time.
Ages: 0 and up
Buy it now, $69.
Multi Tube Propagation Kit
This sophisticated set will help grow your plant collection and teach kiddos about propagation, too. It comes in three colors (pink, white, and teal).
Ages: 7 and up
Buy yours here, $45.
Tender Leaf Forest Trail Kit
When you go out in the woods today, pack this trail kit to help learn and grow along with the trees. Includes a magnifying glass, printed trail cards, and even an owl compass (which pretty much sold us on the set).
Ages: 3 and up
Buy it now, $70
Wooden Forest Animals Set
Get some Forest School vibes in your playroom with this set of eight forest friends perfect for imaginary play.
Ages: 3 and up
Buy the set here, $39.
—Amber Guetebier
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