Give Green: Gifts for the Nature Lover

For many people, the few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a hectic time. There is a lot of cooking, cleaning, family time, and of course, last minute shopping for all those people on your shopping list to be accomplished.  Here at Beaver Creek Reserve, we can alleviate some of that holiday stress by helping you find the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life. 

For the Little Nature Nuts

"Experience" gifts are very popular this season.  Consider giving a membership or tickets to an event or program. 

Activity kits that get kids hands-on with STEM projects like growing crystals, mining gems, building a clock from a lemon, and more!

We have plush stuffed animals of some of the critters you can see when you go exploring here.

There are also children's books that teach them about nature in a fun and interactive way.

 For the Avid Hiker or Outdoor Lover

• Tick repellent socks - treated with permethrin these socks are designed to repel ticks.  They are washable and the permethrin will not leach or stain clothing. $20 per pair for adult and youth cotton, $22.95 for wool & $12 per pair for kids.
• There are also guides for hiking, identifying plants and animals or journals for documenting your findings. 
• Don't forget to stay hydrated while exploring with one of our Beaver Creek water bottles or thermoses. 

 Stocking Stuffers 

• For gifts $10 and under for the kid's stockings, we have a variety of small coloring books and toys, as well as glow in the dark stars and other room decor. 
• Other gifts that wouldn't break the bank include: nature themed wash cloths and jewelry, and Beaver Creek merchandise, such as a key chain, a patch and a notepad. 

And gifts under $5 are 15% off the month of December!!

 For the Teachers in your Life

• Show the teachers you know that they're appreciated with some of our gift like the Beaver Creek coffee mugs, zipper pouches and nature inspired jewelry. 
• There are also fun gifts for the classroom like a wooden pencil jar, sticky notes and our 2019 Beaver Creek calendar. 

For the Bird Lovers

• We have a variety of gifts for bird lovers, including bird feeders and houses, and a variety of bird watching books, so they can identify these airborne creatures. 
• Along with these gifts, you can also adopt a bird for someone through our bird banding program. When you adopt a bird, you will receive an adoption certificate, a bird's banding number, a 5x7 photo of that species and an information sheet about the species you adopt. 

All bird books are 15% the month of December!

Memberships

• Gifting a yearlong membership would allow someone to be able to visit any time at no cost to them, along with reduced prices on programs and summer camps and a discount at our gift store.
• There are single memberships available for $30 a year and a membership for the whole family is just $40 for the year. 
• A membership would also enroll them in receiving our Woodprints newsletter either via mail or email, so they can stay updated on upcoming events. 

And the best part?  All the proceeds of any of these purchases go right back to supporting Beaver Creek Reserve's mission of connecting people with nature.