Top Picks from the Mass Audubon Shop
Looking for gifts that bring the outdoors closer to home? Our holiday gift guide is here with handpicked items from the Mass Audubon Shop that are perfect for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, young learners, and anyone who appreciates a little wilderness in their life.
1. Woodland Watercolor Workbook, $24.95
This spiralbound workbook features 12 beginner-friendly, woodland-inspired illustrations on thick watercolor paper, with step-by-step guidance and lightly outlined sketches to paint. It’s a perfect gift for someone looking for a creative, mindful activity that explores forest flora and fauna through art rather than field guide study.
2. Nature Themed Ornaments, $8-22
Celebrate the season with a nature-themed ornament, featuring loveable icons like birds, snowflakes, trees, and more. These ornaments bring a touch of the outdoors to holiday decor and make great keepsakes.
3. DIY Wall Art Set: Cardinal Pair, $18.95
This charming little craft kit is made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable-based inks. Since the cardinal is such a beloved winter bird, many can find peace, solace, and creative energy through the craft.
4. Beeswax Tea Light Set of 6, $10.95
Made in the USA from 100% pure beeswax with no synthetic scents, these tealights offer a warm, honeysweet glow that complements cozy winter evenings. Light them when looking for a reminder of warmer times in the cold, dark winter months.
5. Canvas Sling Backpack, $48.95
This rugged yet smartly designed sling backpack features multiple compartments and Velcro/zip closures to keep gear like binoculars, field guides, and water bottles, secure and organized. Take the pack—complete with adjustable padded strap and hanging loops—on nature walks, birding outings, or foraging adventures.
6. Mass Audubon Snowy Owl Hoodie, $52.00
This comfortable navy pullover hoodie emblazoned with the Snowy Owl motif gives a cozy nod to one of the region’s most iconic birds. Give it to the winter birder in your life as a warm, practical way to show their commitment to healthy bird life and habitats.
7. Birding Dictionary, $14.99
This witty and beautifully illustrated guide by Rosemary Mosco decodes over 200 birdwatching terms with humor and charm. It’s compact, fun to browse, and makes a brilliant stocking stuffer for anyone obsessed with feathered friends.
8. Parker Pigeon Push, $11.95
Soft, cuddly, and playfully designed in muted grey with green, purple, and yellow accents, this charming pigeon plush keeps a favorite city bird close by. Machine washable and sized to nestle comfortably in hands, kids or adults who appreciate cute stuffed animals with personality will love it.
9. Suet Feeder with Tail Prop, $29.95
This thoughtfully designed suet feeder features a built in “tail prop” to give woodpeckers extra support while feeding—sure to attract local peckers to the recipient’s yard and keep them coming back. With a little support, you can level up someone’s backyard birding to fan the flames of a shared, rewarding hobby.
10. 2026 Ring Standard Calendar, $19.95
Gift a piece of tradition this holiday season with the 129th edition of our beloved desktop calendar. This year’s motif, crafted by Louise Graves originally for the 1939 edition, brings vintage charm to 2026. Printed on recycled paper and made in the USA, this calendar will show your thoughtfulness in more ways than one.
Bonus: Gift Memberships
Give the gift that keeps on giving! With a Mass Audubon gift membership, you’ll give yearlong access to 60+ places to explore throughout the state. Plus, each membership supports Mass Audubon’s mission in protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife.
Give the Gift of Nature this Holiday Season
Find these and more at the Mass Audubon Shop in Lincoln, where every purchase helps support wildlife conservation and education across Massachusetts. Happy gifting!
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