We notice nature lurking just beyond our screens and attend outside-y events in Austin—and we look pretty dang good while doing it.
I’ve lassoed together this list of nature-tangential items. Thanks to capitalism and affiliate partnerships, I might also rake in some pennies from anything you purchase in the next 24 hours from these links. What a time to be alive.
For rest
🌳 Hammock. Definitely a double hammock.
🌳 Rumpl blanket to cozy up in that hammock
🌳 Hammock straps to make the tree spacing work in your favor
🌳 Hammock stand when the trees answer to no man
🌳 Hammock mosquito net IYKYK
For birding, backyard and otherwise
We’re not going to question the formatting of this section, except for this: why wouldn’t the links be consistent? The great mysteries of the universe, right before our eyes.
🐦⬛ Birdfy: bird feeder + spying on birds/raccoons while they devour your birdseed
🐦⬛ Binoculars
🐦⬛ Hummingbird feeder for your yard
🐦⬛ Hummingbird feeder for your body
🐦⬛ Shepherds hook for yard-havers’ bird feeders
🐦⬛ Shepherds hook for balcony-havers’ bird feeders
🐦⬛ Pocket notebook to write about all your bird friends
For kid-tending
👶 The outdoor blanket that has critical mass in my neighborhood
👶 Austin Baby Co bib. Plunk a couple goldfish crackers in the trough and you’re good to go.
👶 This replica of an ecological wonder
Kid literature
📚 The Wheel of the Year is so beautiful. For Middle Grade readers, but my early elementary schooler and I both love it.
📚 The Hike Target age is pre-k and kinder, and it’s how I learned about nurse logs
📚 The Chickens Are Coming Full hype book for urban chicken tending. This is another early elementary family favorite.
For the mosquito-prone
🦟 Bug Bite Healer This makes outdoors possible for me.
🦟 Full mesh body suit. I dare you.
For your pet
🦨 Skunk spray for the dog you love whose ability to read skunk social cues is underwhelming
To nourish your nature-curious brain and body
🥬 Gardyn
👑 the beauty way will rehydrate your skin after a day of outdoor play
👑 nuuly is the clothes rental service I use. I like that I can play with fashion without resorting to fast fashion, and I can see how items fit my lifestyle and wardrobe before I consider committing to a secondhand purchase
For the neighborhood popularity contest
For your local coven
🪄 Merch!
For your lover
Inks Lake State Park
For those who prefer experiences
🌸 Wildflower Center membership
🌸 Travis Audubon Society membership