Choosing the right gifts for kids who love nature is the perfect way to encourage a connection with the outdoors.

It’s so important that a love of nature is encouraged and nurtured from birth.

Adults can support their children in their natural environment by providing tools and equipment that encourage them to look more closely and wonder at what they find (magnifying glass, shovel, pond nets…)

Being outdoors is great for physical health but is also so important for mental health.

Developing a connection with nature at a young age will also help to make sure that this respect continues into adulthood…and our world needs more nature lovers!

It’s so easy to go out and buy the latest plastic gimmick as a gift for a child but the enthusiasm it brings is often short-lived until it’s discarded to the bottom of the toy chest.

Choosing a gift that will encourage a child to get outdoors and explore nature is giving them a gift for life!

A gift that they can use to explore, learn, experiment and play.

If you want your kids to truly get the best out of their outdoor experiences then the books below come highly recommended.

I currently have these on my kindle and they’re perfect read for busy parents as there’s no plot to follow!

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Dr. Scott Sampson who wrote How to Raise a Wild Child shares some tips for encouraging successful outdoor play in this article.

Gifts for Kids Who Love Nature…

So, we’ve compiled a list of gifts for kids who love nature and kids you want to encourage to get outdoors. 

Some are designed to be used outdoors while exploring and others when you’ve returned home and are sipping hot cocoa!

These gifts are guaranteed to put a smile on a child’s face and provide hours of fun.

We’ve found some awesome gifts second hand online so always check there first for extra eco warrior points!

Get Growing!

We’ll start our list of gifts for kids who love nature with these suggestions that will get kids growing their own plants. Can you think of anything better for a nature lover than nurturing their own plants?

You don’t need much room to grow plants…they’ll grow in tiny spaces! Most kids love digging, getting dirty and watching things grow.

Growing a few vegetables can also be a way of tempting fussy eaters to try new foods! Ideally you want seeds that grow quickly…try something like this Vegetable Growing Kit.

Gardening Kit

So cute! Our boys love their mini gardening sets. They are really great for encouraging them to spend time digging,  planting and watering in the garden.

Gardening Tools

If you have a bigger garden then some longer handled tools are great for kids who want to get involved.

Grow Hydroponics Kit

Let kids discover how root systems work with this cool set. The plants grow in water so you can actually see the roots…clever!

Grow Your Own

Give them everything they need to grow their own mini garden.

A tree

If you have some outdoor space then a tree really is a gift that will last a lifetime.

We planted up an acre when our child was born and now he’s 4 it towers above us all.

Get Outdoors!

Children who love to spend time outdoors will love these…

Hammock

Who doesn’t love lounging around in a hammock? There is no better way to stare up at the trees, birds, clouds or starry night sky.

This camping hammock is perfect for patents and kids who love nature. it holds two people do you can cuddle up together and even spend the night!

Den Building

How awesome is this camo tent!? Hide-out  in the garden or park and see what wildlife you can spot.

Paddle Board

Surprise your nature lover with a paddle board! They are amazing for exploring waterways that you wouldn’t usually see. Read a guide on buying a kids paddleboard here.

Explorer Backpack.

Older children will love receiving a backpack full of real useable and sturdy equipment!

This backpack is perfect to fill with nature exploring gear…

Fill the backpack with a selection of the following…

Pocket Microscope

Binoculars

Compass with Glow in The Dark Dial!

Reusable Drinks Bottle

Nature Journal

Get Creative!

Sketchpad and pens.

Nature loving kids can sketch a collection of the animals and plants that they observe.

How to Draw Birds

This book details how to draw birds and is  perfect for any budding artist. It goes well with the gift above too.

Fairy Door Kit

Kids can get creative and add some magic to their garden by painting this fairy door.

Fimo Polymer Clay

Use fimo to create your own nature scenes. How cute is this forest..?

Giotto Pens

These pens are perfect for trips to the beach or river. Use them to draw on pebbles and rocks.

Leaf Sponges.

Add some paint to these intricate little sponges and your little one can create beautiful pieces of art. We used ours to create a bedroom mural too!

Suncatcher Kit 

Flower Press

Nature lovers can press a few flowers and leaves to stick in a journal or make beautiful cards with this Flower Press. Just be careful not to pick anything rare.

Observing and Exploring Nature

Kids will love looking the part with this explorer gear…

Binoculars

An essential piece of kit for budding birdwatchers and wildlife spotters!

Camera

This camera is perfect for children as it’s hard-wearing and waterproof! They’ll love capturing underwater photographs with this too!

Pond Dipping Kit

Investigate rivers and ponds with this net and use a clear bucket like the one below to take a closer look at your finds.

Cargo Vest

Your little nature explorer will look adorable and feel like a pro in this Cargo Vest.

Magnifying glass.

These Melissa and Doug magnifying glasses are make perfect gifts for kids who love nature. They’re brightly coloured and sturdy enough for little hands.

Hiking Gear

Walking is a brilliant way to explore the outdoors. Make a child feel like a pro with some new kit…then you can all get out hiking as a family.

Weather Station

Build a mini weather station to record everyday weather changes with this kit.

Nature Journal

Every Nature Explorer needs a special journal to keep track of their finds…

Butterfly Lifecycle Kit

Follow the lifecycle of a butterfly with this cool kit.

Scavenger Hunt Cards

This natural treasure hunt game is a great way to encourage your little explorers to take a closer look outside.

Bring the Outdoors Indoors…

Living Nature Soft Toys

These soft toys by Living Nature are so cute! Choose your nature lovers favourite animal and it will be treasured for life.

Playmobil

We love Playmobil! The sets contain so much detail and provide hours of fun.

Read and Learn

Usborne Peep Inside Books

Usborne make some of the most beautifully illustrated books for children. The Peep Inside hardback book series are packed full of and information which is hidden behind little doors.

These are the perfect addition to the nature lovers bookcase and will be treasured for many years.

Information Books

Expand you nature detectives knowledge with these books…

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Find It

Perfect for long car journeys. Twist it, shake it and toll it until you find it!

Schleich Animals

These adorable collectables are beautifully made. There are so many to choose from but this woodland set seems a great choice for kids who love nature!

Jewellery Inspired by Nature

Leaf Necklace

Mountain Necklace

Any child who loves the mountains will appreciate the sentiment behind this beautiful gift.

Forest Bracelet 

Ocean Bracelet

We hope this guide has helped you to find the perfect gifts for kids who love nature!