Holiday Gift Guide for Nature Lovers

Top Picks from the Mass Audubon Shop 

Looking for gifts that bring the outdoors closer to home? Our holiday gift guide is here with handpicked items from the Mass Audubon Shop that are perfect for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, young learners, and anyone who appreciates a little wilderness in their life. 

1. Sibley’s Birder’s Trivia: A Card Game, $25 

With 400 questions, this game by David Sibley will challenge and entertain birders of all experience levels. As a welcome addition to any game night, bring friends and family together for some fun, bird-focused competition over the holidays. 

2. Leaf Cloud Crow: A Weekly Backyard Journal, $24 

This unique journal facilitates mindful investigations into the nature near you. Note the changes taking place, alongside the tiny details that come with each season to get in tune with your local lifecycles. With prompts and spaces to jot down (or draw!) observations, you’ll stay connected to nature throughout the year. 

3. Window Mounted Suet Feeder, $22.95 

Ideal for bird lovers who want a closer look, this window-mounted feeder will attract feathered friends to their window. Support adding a little nature to daily life, especially during the winter months when birdwatching can be a welcome indoor activity. 

4. Opossum 'Do Not Want To Do' List, $8 

This playful notepad adds some humor to the daily dreaded to-do list. Featuring an obstinate opossum, anyone who appreciates a lighthearted approach to organization—or who enjoys the idea of listing things they’d rather avoid—will appreciate this gift. 

5. Mushroom Apron, $27 

Ideal for the forager in your life, this apron adorned with intricate mushroom illustrations, brings a festive pop to the wearer’s kitchen. The stylish and practical gift will delight anyone who loves cooking, baking, or just spending time surrounded by natural beauty. 

6. Field Bag, $32 

Nature journals, pencils, binoculars, magnifying lenses, and more—there are many tools that can make studying nature easier, if you have a portable space to store them. This versatile field bag will appeal to those that stop to take a closer look when exploring outdoors. With plenty of room for the essentials, you can bring it along while birdwatching, hiking, or on day-to-day outings.  

7. Nature-Themed Ornaments, $10-20 

Celebrate the season with a nature-themed ornament, featuring loveable icons like birds, snowflakes, trees, and more. These ornaments bring a touch of nature to holiday decor and make great keepsakes. Plus, for each pewter ornament purchased, a donation will be made to the National Forest Foundation.   

8. Saw-whet Owl Stuffed Animal, $12.95 

Kids and adults alike will adore this realistic and cuddly Saw-whet Owl plush. Even though it’s one of the smallest owls found in Massachusetts, it’s sure to make a big impact as a thoughtful gift.  

9. Bird Lover’s Puzzle, $20 

This 1,000-piece puzzle will bring joy to puzzle lovers and bird enthusiasts alike. With beautiful bird illustrations, it’s provides a fun challenge and a peaceful way to spend a long winter afternoon indoors. 

10. Ring Standard Calendar, $19.95 

Gift a piece of tradition this holiday season with the 128th edition of our beloved desktop calendar. This year’s motif, crafted by Mary Sage Shakespeare for the original 1955 edition, brings vintage charm to 2025. Printed on recycled paper and made in the USA, this calendar will show your thoughtfulness in more ways than one.  

Give the Gift of Nature this Holiday Season 

Find these and more at the Mass Audubon Shop in Lincoln, where every purchase helps support wildlife conservation and education across Massachusetts. Happy gifting! 

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