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Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Wild One

Experience

Visit for Free

  • Mohican State Park Visitor Center 3136 OH 3, Loudonville, OH 44842 Open Daily 9am-5pm

  • Gorman Nature Center 2295 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH 44906

  • Stark Co Wildlife Conservation Center 800 Genoa Ave NW, Massillon, OH 44646. Open M-Sa 8:30am-4pm

  • The Wilderness Center 9877 Alabama Ave SW Wilmot, OH 44689 Open Tues-Sa 9am- 4:30pm

  • Brecksville Nature Center 9000 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141 Open Daily 9:30am- 5pm Nature Playground


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Must Haves


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Exploring, Adventuring, Discovering

  1. Binoculars https://www.walmart.com/ip/Educational-Insights-GeoSafari-Jr-Kidnoculars-2X-Binoculars-for-Kids-Science-Set-Kids-Ages-3/27937703?

  2. Telescoping Butterfly Net with Pop up Mesh Insect Cage https://www.amazon.com/DEWEL-Telescopic-Butterfly-Catching-Extendable/dp/B07FGDT6LW?th=1

  3. Magnifying Glass https://www.amazon.com/Ocim-Magnifying-Magnifier-Non-Slip-Exploration/dp/B07CWMYWGW/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?

  4. Plastic Critter Cage capable of holding water https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Bugnoculars-Container-Magnifier-Butterfly/dp/B09TSN6K13?th=1

  5. Request Ohio Field guides for FREE at https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/wildlife/documents-publications/backyard-wildlife-documents

  6. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Cards https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Toddler-Scavenger-Hunt-Cooperative/dp/B07VF974FD/ref=sr_1_1?

  7. Headlamp and Lantern Set https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Camping-Essentials-Rechargeable-Nightlight/dp/B0DCQPRT7R/ref=sr_1_10?

  8. Buckets from dollar tree

  9. Outdoor Discovery Solar Print Kit https://nature-niche.com/products/solar-print-kit?


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For the Winged Friends

  1. Bird Feeder and Bird Seed

  2. Humming Bird Feeder

  3. Jelly Feeder for Orioles 

  4. Bird Bath

  5. Bee Hotel 

  6. Native Flower Seeds https://www.opnseed.com/collections/seed-packets

  7. Garden Tool Set https://www.homedepot.com/p/Anvil-Carbon-Steel-3-Pieces-Set-of-Garden-Trowel-Cultivator-and-Transplanter-RI-CR3PSWH/318038903

1-4 Can be found at many local hardware stores. Consider shopping locally owned hardware stores when possible!


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Indoor Nature Inspired Play

  1. Puzzle Tray https://nature-niche.com/products/cobble-hill-north-american-birds-35-piece-tray-puzzle?_pos=4&_sid=deed39fb9&_ss=r

  2. Activity Books, Like this “All About Trees Activity Book” https://nature-niche.com/products/all-about-trees-sticker-activity-book?

  3. Audubon Plush Birds With Sound https://wildrepublic.com/collections/audubon-birds?srsltid=AfmBOop22yh4pq3w4g8o4F9t-4alc7WmPUwJF2bOb2BH_GqjsD-tGHJ1&filter.v.availability=1&sort_by=best-selling

  4. Monarch Butterfly Cape Wings https://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Kids-Monarch-Butterfly-Wings/dp/B074VB7D7T/ref=sr_1_4?

  5. Nature, Animal Tracks, Birds, and more Playdough Stampers https://greenelephanthome.com/products/pre-order-ships-in-3-4-weeks-wooden-playdough-stampers-set?_pos=1&_sid=a051b024a&_ss=r

  6. How to Draw things in nature Step by Step Drawing Guide https://www.hobbylobby.com/art-supplies/art-coloring-books/drawing-books/the-nature-explorer-s-drawing-guide-for-kids/p/81158506?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20447027440&gbraid=0AAAAAC-IqNwb7Lt61oNOb4t5SkhAWYi-O&gclid=CjwKCAiAz_DIBhBJEiwAVH2XwJxoR_BZbEMQlfD2X4eH4N7IvHIU6AQfA3N69kbkBzxvZM_1k-RDQRoCx0IQAvD_BwE

  7. Woodland Animal Excavation Kit https://www.amazon.com/MindWare-Dig-Woodland-Animals-Excavation/dp/B0CKK8S1G9

  8. Wooden Forest Sensory Bin Accessories https://outdoorschoolshop.com/Wooden-Forest-Sensory-Bin-Accessories

  9. Bird Matching Cards https://www.target.com/p/masterpieces-officially-licensed-audubon-matching-game-for-kids-and-families/-/A-1002253812#lnk=sametab

  10. Plush Animal with book about the animal

  11. Nature Stickers, Hobby Lobby has a great selection of stickers

  12. Ranger Rick Magazine Subscription

  13. National Geographic Kids or Little Kids Magazine Subscription


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