Nature-Themed Easter Basket Ideas for Kids Who Love the Outdoors

I adore creating Easter baskets! I think these are even more fun than curating a stocking at Christmas. I usually fill my children’s Easter baskets with items to get them excited for Spring and warmer days. I skip all the candy (they get plenty in the plastic eggs that I hide around the yard), and try to skip the cheap-o plastic junk that will end up being donated or tossed. This basket is for my four year old, who is another little explorer. I wanted to create a nature/explorer/outdoor themed basket like I have in the past. I cannot wait for him to see this basket full goodies on Easter morning! If you have a child who loves the outdoors, check out this nature-themed Easter Basket- I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration!

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quick tip– I first put crumpled brown packing paper in the basket to give everything some height, and then add a green playsilk on top of it. I cannot stand the fake “grass” or shredded paper that gets everywhere! I use the same playsilks every year.

Nature-Themed Easter Basket travel matching game — I found this one at a local shop, but you can buy it on Amazon! My 4 year old loves matching games and this one is adorable

This tiny mouse is precious! I got a frog for my two year old. I couldn’t find this exact little plush online, I am not sure of the brand as I grabbed it from a local shop. This one is pretty cute on Amazon. But really any little plush would be sweet! I originally was going to put a bear or bison stuffed animal in there, or maybe a raccoon, but I couldn’t find a small one I liked that we didn’t already have! The mouse doesn’t really match the “theme”, but I think it is too sweet not to share.

Nature-Themed Easter Basket nature scavenger hunt tray — This wood nature scavenger hunt tray is so cute !! You can personalize it, it’s perfect for little hands, and it shipped quick. They are on sale right now, too!

Nature-Themed Easter Basket Easter board book — Every Easter, I give my boys a new book in their baskets. This year I knew right away which book I would give my 4 year old. We have been long-time fans and customers of the beautiful author Tabitha Paige. We own almost every single one of her books. The stories are wholesome and developmentally appropriate. And the illustrations are whimsical, classic, and just dreamy. It’s a cute small size, too, perfect for an Easter basket!

This story is about kindness, forgiveness, and friendship. Just darling!

Nature-Themed Easter Basket bird call and green bandana — These two items I got from a local Montana shop called Scout & Gather. I always find gifts here! You can find the bird call here, and the bandana is from Good JuJu, a local Whitefish shop that you can find on Etsy.

Nature-Themed Easter Basket yoto cards — I love gifting Yoto Cards to my boys! This Nature Songs Card is really cute. We already have Child of Nature, but if you do not, I highly recommend! It is our favorite yoto card and would be enjoyed by any nature-loving kiddo.

Nature-Themed Easter Basket duck and goose tshirt — I could not decide whether to to give the duck.duck.goose tshirt to my 4 year old (this basket) or to my 2 year old who has a kind of farm-themed Easter basket this year. They are just both so cute and I wanted to share them with you. These super-soft tees are made by a small American family-owned shop called Barefoot Baby. I have been a big fan of this shop for a few years now. Everything is such high quality and so soft. We always get compliments on my boys’ shirts! One of my favorites is a tee that says “Shoes are for city kids” because my boys do NOT like to where shoes.

This shirt fits better for the outdoor adventure/little explorer vibe, but my two year old is the true feral animal of our family! Its a good thing both my two year old and my five year old are the same size and share clothes, because these shirts are just too incredibly cute!

Nature-Themed Easter Basket fingerprint animals activity book — I got this from a local shop, but Amazon sells this too. It’s a cute little size!

Nature-Themed Easter Basket hat and cup — It seems as though we can never have enough cups and water bottles! This one is stainless steel and felt like a perfect fit for this outdoors-themed Easter basket. I got this Smokey Bear hat from Sierra Trading Post, so I couldn’t link this exact one, but I think this one is super cute. I got an adult size hat for him, he has a big head! ha

Nature-Themed Easter Basket wood egg and wood toy goose — I ordered a couple wood Mystery Eggs that came with little wooden animals from Sarah’s Silks, and I am very pleased one of them was this goose! How perfect. The other one for my two year old is a little rabbit. I only wish I ordered more!

This pointed crystal is a fun treasure he can add to his collection

Nature-Themed Easter Basket mini nature journal and twig pencils — Twig Colored Pencils are a perfect pair with this adorably tiny leather-bound journal (with nice watercolor paper) will be perfect for a little nature journal or pressing flowers in. My son adores tiny things like I do, so I know he will LOVE this one! And I already had this fake robins egg that broke and I glued back together- he will think this is so cool.

More nature-themed Easter Basket ideas:

1000X Handheld Digital Microscope for Kids– I actually bought this exact one for this basket but it was late to arrive, so I did not get to include it in the post. It had good reviews!
Occer 12×25 Compact Binoculars
Custom Wooden Bug Keeper: Personalized Bug Catcher House
My printable Nature Journal is only $3 and you can print out as many as you want- one for each child!
A small foraging bag for kids to easily throw in their nature treasures on a walk is so fun! This one is gender neutral and cute, but you could also make your own! Homemade gifts are the best.
DIY Sun Printing kit– perfect to welcome the sun back this Spring!
We have loved these handmade beeswax crayons shaped as different wilderness items/animals- they are so fun! I have shared about Earth Grown Crayons years ago on the blog.
We got this Kids Camera Instant Print for Christmas and the kids have so much fun with it! This would be great to take along with on nature walks.
Headlamps, a compass, karabiners, local pocket nature guides, walkie-talkies, wool hiking socks, fire starters (for older kids), small kids tents, hammocks, a new tree swing, rain boots etc are all things we have gifted my oldest nature-lover over the years.

As you gather treasures to tuck into your little one’s Easter basket, may it be a reminder of the beauty of the season God has created. Spring whispers of new life everywhere we look—in budding branches, birdsong, and fresh green grass—and it gently points our hearts back to the hope of the resurrection. My prayer is that your Easter is filled with slow moments outdoors, grateful hearts, and the quiet joy of celebrating the new life we have in Christ. Wishing you and your family a blessed and wonder-filled Easter!

-Natalie

Nature Themed Easter Basket