5 Great Gifts for Nature Lovers

Looking for that perfect gift for the outdoorsy types on your holiday list?

Here are five possibilities, all available without leaving town.

1. Horse lovers on your list will appreciate a gift from the . They offer a range of equestrian items, including a Windsor show helmet, regularly priced at $119.99, now on sale for $89.99.

 2. is a fun place to visit, their garden displays will inspire nature lovers. One cool gift they offer is a planter or window box, complete with a personalized selection of plantings. A nice display of evergreens would make a perfect holiday gift.

3.  When your friends say take a hike, do you consider it a compliment? Grafton has miles of great walking trails. And the Grafton Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that the town remains blessed with open space to explore. Visit graftonland.org and get someone a gift certificate.

4.  How about a nice sweatshirt for walking and hiking? has some cool designs that will show the world that you are an animal lover. There will school apparel and cool crafts for sale from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Elm Café on campus. (That is also a fun place to have lunch.)

5. Want to try horseback riding? Hillside Meadows Equestrian Center has gift certificates. They also know all know all the cool places to go riding so be sure to ask.