Nature is wilderful, and although we may be slightly biased, we know we’re not the only ones who think so. With more people falling in love with the natural world every year (and a near-constant stream of holidays and celebrations), you’ll likely need to organize gifts for nature lovers someday soon.
However, ‘Nature’ is a very wide theme – and it’s a jungle out there! What exactly do you gift a self-confessed environmental enthusiast? Luckily for you, we’ve managed to track down some superb gift ideas for nature lovers of all types. So, whether you’re present-picking for a gardening granny, wildlife-loving wife, bird-watching best friend (or any other form of nature-obsessed loved one in your life), we’ve got you covered. Oh, and we made sure to include nature gifts for adults for every budget. Because it’s really frustrating when you find a great gift idea, but your wallet doesn’t agree.
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Nature gift budget key
With so many gift ideas for nature lovers, we’ve split them into the most popular ‘nature’ interests and defined the following budgets:
🦋 Butterfly budgets (Under $/£/€25): These gifts are priced for butterfly budgets – smaller and lighter but equally as beautiful! They also include experience ideas that won’t cost the earth (in either sense) but will create special shared memories.
🦡 Badger budgets ($/£/€25 – 100): Looking for a mid-range priced gift? Our badger-budget gifts are great for gift-seekers with a medium-sized budget in mind. Neither too big nor too small, these ideas should prove just right for many recipients.
🐘 Elephant budgets ($/£/€100 and over): Higher-priced gifts that should make a big impact, and that the recipient (like an elephant) will never forget. These options are ideal for special occasions and bigger budgets.
Nature gifts for adults of all interests
General gifts for nature lovers
Let’s kick things off with some nature gift ideas that all nature lovers should enjoy:
🦋 Wildya’s nature conversation starter cards are sure to go down a storm with nature lovers, or check out these bee-saving kits that’ll fit on their keys. I mean, who doesn’t love bees?
🦡 Nature memberships offer delightful experiences all year round. Give them access to beautiful green spaces and heritage sites with a National Trust or National Park membership. Alternatively, connect them with a community of nature lovers, educational resources (and much more!) by purchasing a Wildya + subscription in their name.
🐘 For higher budgets, what about a nature retreat voucher? A peaceful escape to somewhere surrounded by natural beauty sounds like a gift that’s hard not to love.
Thoughtful presents for bird watchers
Here are some gift ideas that any bird lover is bound to enjoy:
🦋 A bird identification guide is essential for anyone looking to identify their feathered friends in the wild and record them in their field journal. This National Geographic bird migration map poster would make a brilliant addition to any bird lover’s wall, too.
🦡 Is a bird watcher even a real bird watcher without a pair of binoculars? (we jest, of course, but they do make spotting and identifying birds a lot more fun!) or bring the birds to them with a window bird feeder that’ll allow them to enjoy close encounters from the comforts of their living room.
🐘 For a memorable experience, why not gift a birdhouse-building workshop? If that’s not their kind of thing, treat them to a birdwatching tour, where they can spot species with the help of an expert guide.
Treats for bee & bug fans
Presents for those who love the tiny, oft-overlooked (but incredibly important) beasties of our world:
🦋 Butterfly houses are a wonderful way to provide shelter for these delicate pollinators. A handy light-up loupe or this pocket-sized magnifying glass offers an up-close view of the incredible details of insect life – and comes with a carrying strap, so it’s hard to lose.
🦡 There’s no garden or balcony too big or small that wouldn’t benefit from a bee hotel. Just make sure you opt for research-driven, bee-friendly ones like these bee houses.
🐘 For larger budgets, get them a generous adoption gift of the endangered Monarch Butterfly – and support the WWF’s efforts to protect these very special creatures.
Perfect picks for plant and gardening lovers
Whether they have a sprawling garden, a modest balcony, or have turned their home into an indoor jungle, these ideas are sure to delight:
🦋 Wildflower seed packs or seed ‘bombs’ are perfect for supporting pollinators. Just check they’re actually native to your recipient’s area (as a lot of mixes aren’t actually native or are designed for use elsewhere). Edible flower or vegetable seeds will give them the opportunity to grow something delicious themselves (if you’re lucky you may even get invited for dinner!). Finally, for something practical, gardening gloves are always useful.
🦡 An Indoor propagation station is a stylish and functional gift for plant lovers, while a living plant wall art adds greenery and life to their indoor spaces.
🐘 For a higher-budget gift, a smart garden system means your giftee can grow herbs, fruits, and veg all year round. Another idea could be treating them (and possibly yourself) to an inspiring day out with a private tour of a botanical garden.
Fun choices for fungi fans
There’s just something magical about mushrooms. For all the fun-guys and fun-girls out there who agree, consider these present options:
🦋 We highly recommend these indoor DIY mushroom grow kits – which are stupidly easy to activate and thoroughly entertaining once they get growing. Then, when the fungi are ready to harvest, they can eat them, too.
🦡 A quality mushroom knife and foraging bag or basket is a must for every mushroomer’s outdoor adventures. Mushrooms don’t do well in plastic bags, and it’s important to carry your finds in a porous container so they can continue to drop their spores as you go.
🐘 A foraging experience will teach them how to find fungi in the wild themselves. So they can learn to safely and sustainably collect edible wild mushrooms. This is a particularly great idea if your friend or loved one has already started hungrily eyeing up fungi in the woods without knowing what they are.
Stargazing nature gifts for adults
For astrology fans, space nuts, and those who simply love looking up at the night sky:
🦋 Stargazers will love The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light by Paul Bogard, which explores the night sky and how it has influenced us throughout human history. Here’s another idea: why not plan your own camping trip somewhere away from light pollution and share an unforgettable stargazing experience together?
🦡 What about a magazine subscription to an Astrology magazine, or kit them up with a thermal flask that’ll keep hot drinks and drinkers warm on cold nights under the stars. This steel bottle even has constellations on it.
🐘 Bring the night sky closer to those who appreciate it the most with a powerful telescope. Then, crank up the coziness factor with Passenger’s snuggly warm recycled Sherpa blanket.
Presents for forest and tree enthusiasts
For true tree-huggers and those who feel most alive in the forest:
🦋 A forest-scented candle or bath melts will bring the relaxing scent of the outdoors indoors, while a tree identification book will help them recognize their favorite leafy species when they’re out about.
🦡 Who wouldn’t want a tiny forest of their own in their home? These moss terrarium kits are a mini woodland they can enjoy when they’re too busy to run for the trees.
🐘 Adopt trees in their name or treat someone to a wellbeing-boosting guided forest therapy walk – just research who’s offering them locally to your recipient.
Gift ideas for outdoor adventure seekers
For those who love a challenge (and best connect with nature through adventure), here are some gift ideas they’ll appreciate:
🦋 Smaller and very useful gifts include safety-essential signal whistles, tasty outdoor snacks, and a convenient folding cutlery kit for fireside meals.
🦡 A reliable headlamp is a piece of kit every outdoor sort should have in their pack for early morning starts and nature adventures that run into the night. This gorgeous National Parks Calendar turns wall art by Kelsey Wickwire for Parks Project will give explorers somewhere to mark their next trip. And finally, you’ll never convince us that Edelrid’s heart-shaped gear carabiners don’t make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
🐘 Treat your nature-loving solemate to a pair of Vivo barefoot shoes. They’re designed to reconnect the wearer to the natural feel of the ground beneath them while also protecting their feet from the elements. Alternatively, research local, guided outdoor adventure experiences like canoeing, mountain climbing, or caving to gift.
Treats for fossil fans and rock collectors
Geology gifts rock! (ba-dum-tss). Well, anyway…for those who love fossils, rocks, and all things shiny, here are some gift ideas. (Unless you were planning on just gifting them a pebble, like a Gentoo penguin)
🦋 Did anyone know they made microscopes this small? And with a keychain, so you don’t lose it? Genius! You know who else will think so. People who like close-ups of rocks. Then there’s this geological time glass that probably won’t make the recepient a greater authority on its illustrated periods (especially if it’s full of beer). But they’ll enjoy it anyway.
🦡 It’s impossible a fossil hunter won’t fall in love with this stunning folio edition of Steve Brusatte’s The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs. And crystal magpies will appreciate a beautiful handmade shelf that shows their collection off in all its glory.
🐘 How amazing does a guided day trip to a UNESCO Global Geopark sound? Or treat your rock hound with an all-expenses paid visit to a natural history museum (packed with a truly epic amount of minerals, fossils, and gems) or a standalone mineral collection.
Nature gifts for ocean and marine life lovers
For those who are drawn to the sea. The swimmers, surfers, and sealife lovers:
🦋 Whether they prefer relaxing at the beach with a book in hand or reading ocean stories at home, there’s no shortage of wonderful sea-inspired tales out there. So pick one and make an ocean lover smile. Wild swimmers will stay warm with a big bobble hat that also supports conservation efforts.
🦡 Support Sea Shepherd’s efforts to defend the ocean with this badass bath towel. It will look just as good on the beach, drying surf off shoulders. Or why not adopt a coral for them?
🐘 Whale-watching is a bucket list experience for many. So make their dreams come true and book a boat tour. Just make sure to choose a WCA-approved or SENSE-ible whale watching company to protect these very special creatures.
Gifts for nature lovers: putting a bow on it
So there you go. Those were 60 gift ideas for nature-loving adults – including green-fingered friends, wildlife fans, outdoor adventure types, and everyone in between! Hopefully, you found a favorite from our wild selection or were inspired to realize the ideal present for someone special’s birthday, Christmas, holiday, or any celebration.
🌳 If you’re shopping for teens or children, you’ll find an age-specific gift guide for them in our Children’s Nature Gifts blog post!
The nature gift that keeps on giving:
For a biodiversity-inspired gift that sparks brilliant conversations about nature between friends and family members (aged 12 and up), explore Wildya’s nature conversation starter cards. They’re designed to encourage a deeper connection with our wild world – and with every purchase, Wildya donates 15% to Wilderlands to support their permanent protection efforts.