Top 10 nature gifts for kids

Nurture a love of nature from an early age with our specially selected range of gifts. From tots to teens, messy to mindful, indoors or out, our present ideas offer something for all the kids on your list. They’re all eco-friendly and every purchase funds our vital work to plant and protect trees and woods across the UK.

1. Mini bird pizza kit

Age: 6+

Encourage budding birdwatchers with a novel way to feed their feathered friends. Imagine the two wooden discs are pizza bases, add some sludgy wet mud as the sauce and sprinkle with the bird seed topping for a delicious pizza wildlife will love! The beautiful illustrated card will help children ID their visitors. Made in the UK from natural, sustainable materials, this is a great gift for kids that love the great outdoors.

Buy the bird pizza kit for £8

2. Wildlife pocket ID guides

Age: 5+

A fantastic gift for any age, our ID guides are a must-have for novice naturalist and outdoor kids. Lightweight and pocket-sized, these swatch books are packed with stunning photography alongside fascinating facts and spotting tips to accompany woodland walks. Identify 30 wildlife species with each guide, from leaves, flowers and fungi to minibeasts, birds and butterflies. The poos and clues edition will be a surefire hit with youngsters!

Buy ID guides for £5.99 each, or buy two or more for £5 each

3. 5 minute nature stories book

Age: 4+

Transport youngsters to a world of wonder with a selection of lively, humorous tales that celebrate everyday miracles in a woodland. From the mystery of mushrooms to the flight of the starlings, each one is designed to inform and delight little nature lovers. A 96-page hardback with charming illustrations, perfect for bedtime stories.

Buy the storybook for £14.99

4. Make your own den kit

Age: 6+

Delight young explorers with a comprehensive kit to set up their own outdoor camp. Packed in a robust green haversack, they’ll find a camouflage tarpaulin, green groundsheet, wooden mallet, 10m rope and a cotton bag with steel tent pegs. A tube of camouflage face paint is the perfect finishing touch for their adventure! Adult supervision required.  

Buy the den kit for £45

5. Cuddly stuffed animal

Age: from birth

Inspire a love of wildlife from an early age with a cuddly companion. All fur and filling is made from recycled plastics and the eyes are embroidered, making these plush soft toys suitable for babies and toddlers and eco-friendly too. Ideal for birthdays or Christmas, the mini fox and rabbit are perfect stocking fillers.

Buy cuddly toys from £10

6. Gardening tool kit 

Age: 3+

What better way to interest children in nature than by encouraging them to get hands-on? Let them help grown-ups in the garden with this set made especially for little ones, including gloves with elasticated wrists, a trowel, rake, spade and mini watering can with fixed spout. Colourful, fun and practical, they’re perfect for digging in the dirt. It all comes in a handy tote bag and conforms to European safety standards.

Buy the garden tool kit for £18.99

7. Let’s go on a nature hunt game

Age: 3+

Build first literacy and sequencing skills for little ones aged 3-6 with this matching and memory game. Players choose one of the four playing boards and take it in turns to match the 32 counters to the seasonal nature finds, from spring bumblebees and birdsong to winter toadstools and snails. Beautiful artwork featuring favourite Brown Bear Wood characters adds to the fun.

Buy Let’s go on a nature hunt for £15

8. Interactive solitary beehive

Age: 8+

Ideal for curious kids or the child who has everything, a chance to witness nature at close quarters is a special gift they’re sure to remember. This beehive will fascinate them from afar as they observe bees making their homes in holes sized specifically to attract non-swarming solitary species. By carefully lifting the roof section, they’ll also be able to marvel close-up at the nesting and breeding activity beneath a transparent screen in a way that’s safe for children and bees alike. 

Buy the beehive for £32.99

9. Kids' tree-planting kit

Age: 6+

Help children become planet-saving superheroes! This kit contains everything they need to plant a tree in their garden, with a simple step-by-step planting guide, advice to help the tree thrive and their very own sapling. Choose from rowan, crab apple, oak, hazel or dog rose. Designed especially for youngsters, the gift box can turn into a tree tag, measuring tool and badges, and an activity booklet full of puzzles, crafts, facts and a planting certificate will keep them entertained on planting day and beyond. 

Buy the tree-planting kit for £19.95

10. My nature trail activity book

Age: 3+

Ignite curiosity and help children discover the wonders of nature with this inspiring activity collection. It’s packed with colourful illustrations, fascinating facts, experiments and adventures for all seasons to help them develop new skills and learn through play. Look for shapes in leaves and clouds, make wildlife feeding stations, build dams, create secret nature signs and so much more. This 80-page paperback has a foreword by Springwatch's Megan McCubbin, and her fellow presenter Chris Packham says "If I could wave a wand, every child would wake up to find a copy of My Nature Trail under their pillow".

Buy the activity book for £10.99

*Please note prices were correct at publishing and may vary at time of purchase.