Looking for a more meaningful gift this Christmas? Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is encouraging shoppers to think wild and choose presents that celebrate nature while supporting its recovery across Hertfordshire and Middlesex.

The Trust has launched a new range of wildlife-themed T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and notebooks for adults and children. Designs featuring Badgers, Otters, Moths, Ladybirds, ‘Forest Friends’, Mushrooms, Toadstools and Trees, so, there's something for every kind of nature lover. Seasonal designs featuring Winter Deer and Winter Murmurations also bring a little wildlife magic to the festive season. These gifts are a great way to wear a love of nature with some providing a more sustainable alternative to a Christmas jumper, all while helping to support the Trust's work.

For a gift that keeps giving, a Gift Membership offers a whole year of wild life! From the opportunity to discover local wildlife and wild places through the Trust’s Wildscapes guide and 40 local nature reserves, to regular editions of the members' magazine WILD.Family members also receive Wildlife Watch children’s magazine with posters, and a Nature Activity Guide. Gift Memberships cost £42 for an individual, £48 for two people, and £54 for a family. Vouchers are emailed within three working days, ready to give to someone special to redeem.

Alternatively, a Wildlife Sponsorship makes a thoughtful gift while helping to protect species and wild places. Choose from a digital sponsorship packs featuring some of our most beloved wildlife species, including Peregrine Falcon, Barn Owl, Hedgehog, Water Vole and Bee. The packs include a welcome letter, sponsorship certificate, colour photograph, two factsheets about the sponsored species and their habitat. An alternative postal version is available for those who prefer to give a physical gift. Both versions cost £20 each. 

Explore the gift collection, including clothing, accessories and wildlife sponsorships, at hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/shop 

And finally… make your Christmas gift go twice as far

If you're considering a charity donation instead of sending Christmas cards, giving in memory of a loved one or as an alternative Christmas gift, why not double your impact? From 1–8 December, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, when every online donation to its Big Give wetlands appeal will be doubled, pound for pound, up to its £40,000 target. Your generosity will help protect threatened local wetlands and the wildlife that depends on them. 

Give a gift for nature and make twice the difference this Christmas. Find out more and donate at https://bit.ly/4rR447i