Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Wild One

Experience

• Raising Wild Ones eGift Card to use towards programs https://www.raisingwildones.org/gift-card

• Ohio Bird Sanctuary

• Gift Card to COSI, Great Lakes Science Center, or McKinley Museum

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

Wear

1. Rain gear. Outdoor School Shop https://outdoorschoolshop.com/Helly-Hansen-Bergen-2.0-PU-Rain-Set

2. Merino wool base layer https://outdoorschoolshop.com/Helly-Hansen-Lifa-Merino-Wool-Base-Layer-Set

3. Easy on cuffed mittens https://outdoorschoolshop.com/kids-easy-zip-on-and-off-fleece-lined-shell-cuff-mittens-polarn-o-pyret/

4. Merino wool socks https://www.sierra.com/smartwool-boys-and-girls-wintersport-stripe-full-cushion-ski-socks-merino-wool-over-the-calf~p~8gadp/?filterString=kids-winter-socks~d~15136%2F

5. Neck Gaiter https://www.sierra.com/smartwool-thermal-neck-gaiter-merino-wool-for-kids~p~7cfka/?filterString=girls-accessories~d~14783%2F

6. Breathable Sun Hat https://www.sundayafternoons.com/products/kids-play-hat

7. Nontoxic Bug Repellent Spray https://www.badgerbalm.com/products/anti-bug-shake-spray?

Must Haves

1. Drawing Salve Stick for bug bites and bee stings https://earthley.com/products/black-drawing-salve-stick

2. Tick Removal Kit https://www.3momsorganics.com/products/tick-kit?srsltid=AfmBOoqjdWeR-aYm68kI8zK6uJb9S8a7IiM6Rs_jn-72BaWokYwxLi74&variant=41989383323848

3. Tick Removal Kit with Holistic Remedies https://www.thewholisticfam.com/shop/p/be-prepared-tick-kit

4. Wilderness First Aid Kit https://www.walmart.com/ip/Be-Smart-Get-Prepared-Outdoor-First-Aid-Happy-Wanderer-134-Pcs/598866814?

5. A Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle like this one https://www.kleankanteen.com/products/insulated-water-bottle-kids-12-oz?

6. Fun Bandaids https://www.walmart.com/ip/Welly-Flex-Fabric-Butterfly-Bandages-48-Count/5144655956?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

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?

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!

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

I hope you found this helpful!