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If they aren’t hiking through a forest or looking under rocks in the front yard, your little nature lover probably wishes they were. This year, encourage that love of the natural world with one of these gifts hand-picked by moms of nature-obsessed kiddos. From seed cannons to trail kits, read on for our favorites.
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Stamp Garden
$25 BUY NOWThis beautiful rubber stamp kit is not only perfect for the budding botanist in your life, but you might want to borrow it for your own crafting needs. It includes 25 stamps and two, color ink pads.
Zoom Tube Monocular Telescope
$75 BUY NOWBring nature closer with this hand-held telescope that's easy for the whole family to use. It comes in six different colors.
Hello Nature: Draw, Collect, Make and Grow
$19 BUY NOWA beautifully illustrated, interactive activity book to spark the curiosity of your little naturalist.
Our World: A First Book of Geography
$18 BUY NOWIt's a book, it's a globe, and it's a work of art that teaches children all about geography and our beautiful world. Written by Sue Lowell Gallion and illustrated by Lisk Feng.
Deuter Kids' Backpack
$40 BUY NOWWhen they're big enough to pack their snacks for the hike, this adorable, sturdy bag is sure to do the trick!
Seed Cannons
$48 BUY NOWAn eco-friendly confetti cannon? Yes, pls! These babies shoot wildflower seeds. Set of 3.
Buggy Lights
$22 BUY NOWThese jars illuminate your kiddo's collection of crawling and flying friends.
Moulin Roty Botanist Case
$65 BUY NOWThis little set is so sweet it makes you wish you could go back in time and gift it to your seven-year-old self. Includes a flower press, field journals, treasure boxes and a magnifying glass in its carrying case.
Uncle Goose Planet Blocks
$21 BUY NOWThe solar system and the night sky are just a grab away. Each block features an illustration, the planet's diameter, distance from the sun and location in the solar system.
National Parks Road Trip Learning Set
$40 BUY NOWThere's both a book and an activity book in the set that'll help nature-loving kids discover our National Parks. Good for a road trip or anytime!
Sunprint Kit
$16 BUY NOWMake cool prints for your nature lover's room by placing leaves or other objects onto the light-sensitive paper and watch the magic happen.
Woodland Animals Baby Tummy Time Toy
$69 BUY NOWThey'll love nature before they can say the word, thanks to this plush set that encourages active play and tummy time.
Multi Tube Propagation Kit
$45 BUY NOWThis sophisticated set will help grow your plant collection and teach kiddos about propagation, too. It comes in three colors (pink, white, and teal).
Tender Leaf Forest Trail Kit
$70 BUY NOWWhen you go out in the woods today, pack this trail kit to help learn and grow along with the trees. Includes a magnifying glass, printed trail cards, and even an owl compass (which pretty much sold us on the set).
Wooden Forest Animals Set
$39 BUY NOWGet some Forest School vibes in your playroom with this set of eight forest friends perfect for imaginary play.
—Amber Guetebier
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