12 Unique Gifts For Nature Lovers
Gifts for nature lovers.
Some people love the outdoors, camping amongst the trees, others prefer to stay close to home and tend an allotment. Whether they love nature, wildlife or supporting the ecosystem, I have created a list of 12 thoughtful gifts for nature lovers.
These gift ideas are a little different to other resources out there. I was thinking about what I would like myself and what is truly practical. You can always find a tacky nature-themed gift, but hopefully this list offers more unique and meaningful ideas.
Gifts for Nature Lovers
1 Lithographs
If your nature lover prefers to stay at home, consider home decor gifts. One simple idea is nature prints. In particular, lithographs directly from antique books can be displayed in frames or within a scrapbook.
As a bookseller, I have some vintage nature prints on my website. You can find them in a range of themes, such as botanical, insect, and Fungal. They are a unique gift for nature lovers, as many of these are one-of-a-kind.
2 Local Artists
If you want something unique, you can also search for items from local artists. This helps you support local artists, buy local and be eco-friendly. The easy way to find people is through Etsy search.
For example, I recently started stocking Tiny Nature Books by Kate Broughton. I thought they were cute and an original idea, so I bought a few more to sell.
3 Flower Press
This is a cute gift idea: a flower press kit, so your nature lover can keep the flowers, leaves and stems they find. The flower press was a popular Victorian pastime. It can take a week for the flower to dry and press. After that, you can display it in an album or even in a frame on the wall.
4 Press Album
If you buy a flower press, why not buy a flower press album. If you type ‘flower press kit’ into Google, you can find some cute ideas. As an alternative, gifts for nature lovers, you can find a vintage album on eBay or at an auction house.
As mentioned, another way to display pressed flowers is in a picture frame. So, you could buy frames to go with the press kit.
In Japan Oshibana (押し花) is the art of using pressed flowers and other botanical materials to create a picture entirely from natural elements.
5 Terrarium
Gifts for nature lovers can also cross over to science and gardening. The terrarium is a glass container with soil and plants. Inside, it creates a miniature, self-sustaining garden and ecosystem. Some terrariums can also feature insects and small animals.
You can buy pre-made terrariums in large jars. Another idea is to buy a terrarium kit or the individual components you need to make one. Some cities will also have classes.
6 Classes
Another idea for gifts for nature lovers is to buy a class or experience. Examples include flower-arranging, gardening, and art classes. You will need to see what type of classes are available in your nature lover’s location.
Another idea is a weekend away tailored to their interests. This could be a camping trip, hiring a cottage/cabin in the countryside, mountain climbing, or maybe, for the less adventurous, a trip to the gardening centre.
7 Wildlife Houses
You could go all out and buy a large beekeeping house, but you can also find small ones that fit into a garden space. Insect and wildlife houses, bird boxes, bat homes. These all help local nature.
Another idea is donations to causes that your nature lover identifies with. For example, a National Geographic subscription not only gets you a magazine a month but also helps protect wildlife research.
8 Nature Books
Not just any nature books, vintage nature books. I sell a lot of unique books on my website shop (new items added at the end of every month). Antique natural history books can provide new information on a variety of subjects. If you are a nature lover with a particular interest, you can buy rare, vintage books on the theme you study.
9 Herbs
Gifts for nature lovers include indoor plants, plant pots and herbs. Even if your nature lover has a small flat, you can buy an indoor or window herb kit. If you want to expand this gift, you could look into recipe books,
An indoor herb kit lets you grow fresh culinary herbs like basil, chives, and parsley right on your kitchen windowsill for easy cooking.
10 Allotment
Here is a nice idea: if you live in a city, you could buy your nature lover an allotment. I recently visited my boyfriend’s auntie’s allotment space in London. It was surprisingly affordable, and a small piece of land could produce a lot of vegetables.
You will need to apply for an allotment space in advance (some areas have a long waiting time). For the time being, you could buy accessories, gardening equipment, a trowel, a sun hat, gloves and seeds.
11 Viewing loupes
Gifts for nature lovers include magnifier glasses and viewing loupes. A loupe is a pocket-sized hand lens used by nature explorers to reveal hidden details like leaf veins, insect wings, and moss textures.
This is a small, affordable gift you can give to both children and adults. If your nature lover likes to record their discoveries, consider buying a journal and an illustration set to help complete the gift.
12 Cameras
Lastly, your nature lover might appreciate a range of cameras and photography kits. You have film cameras, GoPros, vlogging cameras, and trail cameras. These are higher-cost gifts for nature lovers.
I hope my list has helped you find ideas for gifts for nature lovers. Any more ideas, let me and others know in the comments.