If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for the world traveler or nature lover in your life — or want to drop a hint about your own wish list — here are a few ideas to inspire you!

Under $20

Local Milkweed

Milkweed is an important plant for monarch butterflies and other pollinators, but did you know there are around 40 different milkweed species nationwide that host monarch caterpillars? The Xerxes Society’s Milkweed Finder Tool will help you discover which milkweed species are native to a particular region and connect you with vendors. Seed packets make a great stocking stuffer! Price varies; options under $5.00

STC Reusable Bamboo Straw

Help your loved ones make the switch from single-use plastic to a more sustainable option. This reusable bamboo straw comes with its own cleaning brush and carrying pouch, and supports our friends at the Sea Turtle Conservancy. $9.95

Coffee Produced in Bird Friendly Habitats

Gift the coffee lover in your life coffee that supports bird conservation and family farmers in the Americas. Straight from the Audubon Society, this coffee is grown under a canopy of native trees, shrubs, and plants that provide the critical refuge needed for migratory and local birds. $16.00

The Traverse Bracelet

This interactive bracelet gives wearers the chance to keep track of a real gorilla’s trail, as well as gain knowledge about the gorilla’s particular story, while helping support the primate conservation efforts of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund on the ground. If you wish to support multiple great causes and organizations, or your loved one is fond of different animals, consider the many other options available that support the great work of several wildlife conservation organizations. $16.95

$20 - $50

2024 Animal Holiday Calendar

This calendar features over 300 animal and conservation holidays and facts to keep its viewers learning all year long. Each page turn reveals eye-catching illustrations in Peppermint Narwhal’s vivid and colorful art style. $20.00

Collapsible Hiking Stick

Made with sturdy yet lightweight hardwood and available in several sizes, this hiking stick unscrews into three pieces, making it an attractive and portable option for travel. (Make sure it goes in checked luggage!) Plus, a dual tip gives the option of rubber footing or a metal-spiked tip for more traction. $22.99

Thrive Bodyshield 50 Reef-safe Sunscreen

We strongly recommend travelers wear reef-safe sunscreen anytime they’re swimming in the ocean. Selected as a top pick by both NBC News and The New York Times’ Wirecutter, Thrive’s Bodyshield 50 is oxybenzone-free, uses recycled plastic packaging, and supports Costa Rican farmers. $29.95 for 5.8 oz

Rocketbook Fusion Reusable Planner

This reusable notebook is perfect for anyone who wants to stay organized while being eco-friendly. After filling up the pages, users can capture scans of their writing with an app then erase it all with water to start fresh. $39.99

Exotic Nectar in Orange | Hummingbird and Flowers Steel Wall Art Crafted by Hand

This unique, handcrafted steel sculpture by Mexican artist Alejandro de Esesarte from the Road Scholar World Bazaar captures a scene coveted by all bird enthusiasts around the world: a colorful hummingbird feeding on a flower’s sweet nectar. $47.99

$50 - $100

The World Destinations Bucket List Bottle

This sturdy, stainless steel, insulated water bottle features a collection of illustrations and stickers from 48 iconic world destinations. Travelers can add a corresponding waterproof sticker per each destination visited to keep record of their adventures. $58.00

Audubon Adoption Center | Atlantic Puffin

This donation to National Audubon Society awards holders with an adoption certificate and lifelike plush of a charming Atlantic Puffin. As part of Audubon’s conservation programs, these virtual adoptions help support habitat restoration and protection efforts for bird species across the Americas. $60.00

Hummingbird Wine Carafe Set

This stainless steel canteen and accompanying stemless glasses are adorned with colorful hummingbirds and the WWF panda logo. Donate on your loved one's behalf and gift an accessory that allows for a refreshing drink beside the pool or at a hike's summit. $75 donation to World Wildlife Fund

Joby GorillaPod 3K Kit

For aspiring photographers, this flexible tripod for DSLR and mirrorless cameras is small enough to easily pack, and its flexible legs allow for creative positioning on uneven surfaces. There are also options for point-and-shoot cameras, smartphones, GoPro, and more. $99.95

*All prices are current as of publish date and do not include shipping