The 40 Best Gifts For Nature Lovers

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One of the best gifts for nature lovers is to take them on a trip into nature! Go for a hike, a bike ride, or a boat tour and you just gave one of the best nature gifts.

But don’t worry if you are not very fond of being outdoors yourself. I selected 40 awesome nature-themed gifts for you. And the best thing? You don’t even have to leave your home to buy these gifts!

Are you short on time and do you just need quick nature lover gifts? These are my top three nature-themed gifts:

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#1 Trip in nature

Woman standing in between cactus
This is me on a trip in nature in Tenerife

The best gifts for nature lovers are gifts that include nature. So what is a better gift than a fun activity in nature?

Check out Viator for a fun hike or activity in nature in the recipient’s area.

Or go for the Viator gift card, the Global Experience Card, so the recipient can choose an activity he or she likes.


#2 USA national park scratch-off poster

scratch off poster of US national parks
Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Are you looking for nature gifts for people who love US National parks? This scratch-off poster is the gift you need. The recipient can scratch off all parks he or she has visited and add the other parks to their bucket list.


#3 Water bottle with filter

LifeStraw bottle

LifeStraw’s water bottles are great gifts for nature lovers. The water bottles have a filter built in that filters microplastics, chlorine, organic chemical matter, sand, and dirt from water.

So nature lovers can simply refill their water bottles with water from rivers and not worry about whether it’s safe or not.


#4 Outdoor survival kit

A lantern with survival tins
Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods

If you have also checked my camping gift guide, this gift may look familiar to you. . Because many nature lovers also love camping, some of the nature lover gifts will overlap.

The kit includes a LED flashlight, water bag, compass, wire saw, trail markers, and waterproof matches. Which are all essential items for campers or hikers in nature.


#5 Nature-themed phone case

Phone case with tree
Photo courtesy of Zazzle

Are you looking for gifts for nature lovers who also love their phones? Then one of the nature-themed phone cases on Zazzle is a great gift idea!


#6 Landscape photography course

Women taking photos
Me trying to capture the landscape in Uganda (I did not quite succeed)

Are you looking for nature gifts for someone who is also into photography? Or for someone who wants to improve their photography skills? Then an online landscape & nature photography course from Udemy is the gift you need.

Nearly ten thousand people have already bought this course and rated it with a 4,4 out of 5 stars!


#7 Hiking shoes

Merell hiking shoe

Hiking shoes are also super practical gifts for nature lovers. They can enjoy nature while walking without pain with their comfortable hiking shoes. Merell is a popular brand among hikers, but check out Amazon if you want more options.

Also, check out the walking gift guide for more inspiration for gifts for people who love walking and hiking.


#8 Hiking GPS

Garmin GPS device

The Garmin GPSMAP 66 series is one of the best gifts for nature lovers who love to go on an adventure in nature. The device has off-road maps and GPS locations at places where your phone has zero reception. You can study the maps before you arrive, so you can plan a route.

What’s also great about this device is that it allows you to send messages to your loved ones and even SOS messages if you are in danger.


#9 Solar panel charger

Solar panel

As much as nature lovers enjoy nature, most of them also need their electronic devices. And this solar charging panel makes sure they’ll never run out of batteries when they’re out in nature.


#10 Waterproof backpack

Waterproof backpack

The backpacks by Earth Pak are great gifts for nature lovers because they are 100% waterproof and easy to carry. So even if nature comes with a surprise rain shower, this backpack will make sure that the recipient’s valuable items stay safe.


#11 Binoculars

Binoculars

Binoculars are great gifts for nature lovers who love spotting wild animals. Binoculars allow them to spot more animals from far away.

I have also listed them as a great safari gift for the same reason.


#12 LED light music speaker

A lantern
Photo courtesy of The Grommet

Even though nature lovers often love nature for the peace and quietness. They also appreciate some great music.

And these music speakers that are also LED lights are perfect gifts for nature lovers who love to camp in nature.


#13 Necklace of recipient’s favorite photo

necklace and photos
Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Are you looking for unique and personalized nature gifts? This necklace that is custom-made from a photo of your choice is the gift you need.


#14 Rainjacket

Rainjacket

Rain jackets are super practical gifts for nature lovers who enjoy spending time in nature, regardless of the weather.

The North Face is one of my favorite outdoor brands, so their rain jackets will surely keep the nature lover dry when it pours.


#15 Hammock

Portable hammock

Portable hammocks are great nature lover gifts for those who love chilling in a hammock. The hammock can be easily taken on a hike in nature, so the recipient can relax anywhere they like. All they need are two strong trees to hold their hammock and that’s it.


#16 Nature-themed bookends

Bookends with leaves
Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Are you looking for nature gifts for someone’s home? Then these beautiful leaf-themed bookends are perfect. They are made from Baltic birch plywood.


Nature gifts for mid budgets

#17 Nature-themed travel mug

Travel mug with dragonflies
Photo courtesy of Zazzle

Are you looking for gifts for nature lovers who also love coffee? Then a nature-themed travel mug is the gift you need!

I quite liked the dragonfly design, but there are 21,860 different nature-themed options on Zazzle, so I am pretty sure you can find something for your recipient.

Does he or she love a certain animal or plant? Or is he or she obsessed with a certain national park?

I guarantee you can find a travel mug with that on Zazzle.


#18 DIY plant terrarium kit


This DIY plant terrarium kit is one of the best gifts for nature lovers at home. If they can’t be in nature, at least they can bring nature to their home with this kit.

The kit comes with faux plants, but obviously, these can be replaced by real ones. Or check out the nature lover gift #29, for a terrarium for real plants.


#19 Nature travel guides

The Greatest Landscapes

National Geographic Greatest Landscapes: Photographs that inspire and astonish

Travel guides are great nature lover gifts for people who love glancing through stunning photography to get inspiration for their next trip in nature.


100 hikes of a lifetime

National Geographic 100 hikes of a lifetime: The world’s ultimate scenic trails

This is one of the best nature gifts for people who love hiking in nature. It’s filled with stunning photography and practical information about the hikes


Epic hikes of the world

Lonely Planet epic hikes of the world

This is another great book for walkers, though besides epic natural hikes it also includes some urban trails.


#20 Nature-themed flasks

Flask with mountains
Photo courtesy of Zazzle

Flasks are great nature gifts for people who love a drink (or two) and the outdoors. A flask is also a great way to stay warm during a cold hike or night. One sip of rum and you can feel your insides glowing again!

You can find over 7,000 different nature-themed flasks on Zazzle, so head over to find one for your recipient. Or go for the one with beautiful handpainted mountains.


#21 Nature meditations box

card with nature medtations
Photo courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Are you looking for nature lover gifts for someone who is into spirituality and meditation? Then this deck of meditation cards is the perfect gift!

It includes 60 different and simple mindfulness practices that are related to nature.


#22 Fun books for nature lovers

Animal atlas

Animal Atlas: the world’s wildlife as you’ve never seen before

This is a beautiful book for people who love animals and who love to know more about their habitats.


Natural history

Natural History

This is one of the best nature gifts for people who are interested in history. And more specifically, natural history.


The secret wisdom of nature

The secret wisdom of nature: trees, animals, and the extraordinary balance of all living things. Stories from science and observation

This book (with a very long subtitle) is one of the best nature gifts for people who are interested in nature. Such as how coniferous forests make it rain and why that’s important.


#23 Nature gifts for her: dragonfly earrings

Dragonfly earring studs
Photo courtesy of Not on the High Street

These stud earrings in the shape of a dragonfly are super cute nature gifts for her!


#24 Adopt an animal for charity

Giraffe
Giraffe in Uganda

Alright, just to be 100% clear here. I am talking about symbolically adopting an animal as a gift (so no real animal). The money is used for charity, such as the WWF.

You can adapt over a hundred different animals on the WFF. The gift includes a stuffed animal, information about the species you adopted, a photo, and a gift bag.

It’s one of the best nature gifts for people who are also sustainable travelers.


#25 Drawing nature for beginners

Drawing nature for beginners

Are you looking for nature gifts for someone who also loves being creative? Perhaps this guide that teaches them how to draw landscapes and nature is what you need. The book is designed for absolute beginners. So even if someone has no idea how to draw, they should be able to learn from this book!


#26 Nature-themed passport cover

Passport cover with green leaves
Photo courtesy of Zazzle

Passport covers are great practical nature-themed gifts for travelers (if you buy one of the 2,788 nature-themed designs on Zazzle, of course!).

I quite liked the green one with tropical palm leaves and the option to personalize, but have a look at Zazzle for more options.


#27 Wildlife map of Scotland

Poster of Scotland wildlife
Photo courtesy of Not on the High Street

Are you looking for nature-themed gifts for someone who loves Scotland? Then this poster of the typical wildlife of Scotland is the perfect gift for them!


Nature gifts for small budgets

#28 Edible wild plants book

Edible wild plants for beginners

This book by Althea Press is perfect for people who want to start foraging and learn how to survive in the wild.

The book helps beginners to recognize which wild plants are edible and which ones are not. It also includes delicious recipes to show you how to use those ingredients in dishes.


#29 Glass vase stand

Vases

This wooden stand with two glass vases is another one of the great gifts for nature lovers at home. They can use the vases to grow their own plants.


#30 US national park coloring book for adults

National park coloring book

This coloring book is one of the best nature gifts for people who love US national parks, but who can’t travel to one right now. They can still admire the beauty and feel relaxed. Because studies have shown that coloring books for adults can reduce stress.


#31 Nature gifts for her: leaf-shaped ring

Leaf-shaped ring

This ring in the shape of a leaf is one of the cutest nature gifts for her. It’s perfect for women who love nature and accessories.


#32 Nature-themed luggage tags

Luggage tag with seagulls
Photo courtesy of Zazzle

My favorite nature-themed luggage tag was the one with the seagulls saying “mine, mine, mine”. But for more nature-themed gifts, check out Zazzle (they have over 15,000 different options).


#33 Bite and sting first aid kit

Bite and sting first aid kit

Being out in nature is all fun and games until someone is bitten by a snake or insect. And for those situations, this first aid kit comes in handy. It includes a bee sting kit and a venom extractor suction pump.


#34 Outdoor journal

Outdoor journal

This journal is a great gift for nature lovers who love camping. They can use this journal to plan their trip and keep track of all their fun memories.

For more general travel journals, check out the travel journal gift guide.


#35 British national park scratch-off poster

British national park scratch off

Are you looking for nature-themed gifts for people who love England? Then this map with all national parks and great outdoor activities is the gift you need. They can scratch off the places they have already visited and add the other national parks to their bucket list (just as with the US national parks).


#36 Nature-themed shirt

Yellow shirt

This cute shirt is one of the best nature-themed shirts for people who love bees.


#37 Nature-themed wall art

Nature wall art

Are you looking for nature-themed gifts for someone’s home? Then wall art with nature is the gift you need. You can find plenty of beautiful options on Amazon, or go for this set of 6 prints.


#38 Nature-themed socks

Funny socks

Are you looking for small, funny and practical nature lover gifts? Then these socks are what you are looking for.

I thought they were just hilarious. So even if you are not looking for practical gifts, but just a funny one, I would say go for these socks. If you are looking for more random and funny nature gifts, check out the next item!


#39 Where is Attenborough? book

book titled where is Attenborough
Photo courtesy of Firebox

If you are familiar with the “where is Waldo?” books, then you probably understand what this book is about.

Except, this time you are not looking for Waldo, but for David Attenborough. (You know that famous British guy who is the voice of many famous BBC nature series). You will have to look for Attenborough in the jungle, ocean, desert, and more landscapes.


#40 More nature-themed gifts: tote bags

Tote bag with name in green circle
Photo courtesy of Zazzle

If you are looking for sustainable nature-themed gifts, then one of the nearly 250,000 different nature-themed designs on Zazzle is a great gift idea.

Just as with the travel mug, you can specify your search if you know more about what type of nature the recipient loves. Otherwise, this cute one with eucalyptus and the recipient’s name is also perfect.


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Final note on gifts for nature lovers

Alright, so you finished reading the post. If you haven’t bought a gift yet, go for one of the following nature-themed gifts: