Give gifts with lasting impact this festive season

Give gifts with lasting impact this festive season

Along with crisp nature walks and cosy evenings in, it’s a time of year where we find ourselves wanting to give something back to the people and places that have been important to us this past year. If you’re on the hunt for presents that are eco-friendly and will having a lasting impact, here are my top three suggestions.

Gift membership

Looking for a meaningful gift for the wildlife-lover in your life? An Avon Wildlife Trust gift membership brings your loved ones closer to nature – all while supporting vital conservation work on their behalf!

An Avon Wildlife Trust gift membership is a unique way to support local wildlife all year round. Your gift could help to provide homes for dormice, barn owls, kingfishers and many more wonderful species, all in your loved one’s name. It’s a gift with a lasting impact!

Choose from our range of Individual, Joint, Family and Child gift memberships to connect your loved ones with Avon’s wonderful wildlife for a whole year.

As a member, your loved ones will receive two inspiring magazines per year, plus regular updates on local conservation efforts and invites to exclusive events.

And our younger wildlife enthusiasts will receive a Wildlife Watch magazine three times a year, along with a wildlife watcher's handbook to kickstart their nature journey with us.

Wildflower seeds

While we might be past the best time to plant for early spring flowers, there’s no harm in getting your green-fingered loved one stocked up, ready to getting sowing again when the weather warms back up! By giving someone wildflower seeds, you’re not only buying a gift for them, but for all the nature that calls their neighbourhood home too. Wildflowers are wonderful for our pollinator pals, who in turn will attract birds and other wildlife to the area. That’s not to mention the sense of wellbeing and joy that a mini meadow of wild blooms can bring!

You can get local wildflower seeds from the Nursery Garden at our urban nature haven, Grow Wilder. Either pop in and have a chat with the team, or order online.

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A zero-waste kit

Thinking of making up a hamper of goodies for someone special? Why not include a zero-waste kit that they can keep coming back to long after the festive treats have been scoffed! This could include a stainless steel water bottle, travel mug, biodegradable lunchbox, or some wax food wraps. We know that reducing river pollution is a big concern for people in Bristol, so being able to limit the amount of single-use plastic we use is a simple action that can help protect our blue spaces for years to come.

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Planet-friendly present-giving isn’t a tough as it seems! With these gifts you’re generosity will stand the test of time and make a difference to your loved one and the nature they love.