Follow in Henry David Thoreau's footsteps around Concord! Established in 2017, this 10-mile trail was the result of cooperation between the Boy Scouts of America's Spirit of Adventure Council, Concord Scout House, The Thoreau Society, Thoreau Farm Birthplace, and the Town of Concord Division of Natural Resources. This fold-out guide with map follows the route to 25 sites of importance in Thoreau's life and work. Boy Scouts can earn a Thoreau Leave No Trace medal and patch by completing this hike in uniform and completing the required fees and questionnaire. Non-Scouts can certainly follow the trail, too.

A constant reminder to "live deliberately." This cloth wristband is made of soft eco-friendly and biodegradable bamboo fabric. It has a bamboo barrel lock made from 50% less plastic than a standard barrel lock. Be as careful as you are deliberate, though -- because this wristband cannot be removed once the lock is fastened, unless you cut it off your wrist. Recommended for adults only.

You asked for them, and we're delivering! Here is a walking stick medallion that carries the name "Walden Pond State Reservation" and the image of Henry David Thoreau's house at Walden. The design was crafted by a master engraver. Each medallion is stamped, cut, and hand painted. A rolling process curves each one so that it can fit on a walking stick. Each medallion measures about 1.5 x 1.75 inches and includes four small nails for attaching to the wood. From our friends at Hike America.

A children's board book borne out of Ibram X. Kendi's bestseller for adults, How to Be an Antiracist. Designed for the young to imagine a world without racism. Offers nine steps they can take to make equity a reality.
Kokila, Penguin Random House, 2020. Board book, 24 pp.

A blend of tea inspired by Henry David Thoreau and his love of nature. Created from a mix of apples, organic cinnamon, spearmint, organic ginger, beetroot, chicory, organic oat straw, organic red clover, sarsaparilla and rose petals. This four-ounce tin of loose tea will make about 50 cups of tea. From our friends at Simpson & Vail.

Transcendentalist philosopher and educator Amos Bronson Alcott first penned his 58 Maxims for Teaching, By Which to Regulate the Instructor's Practice in Instruction in 1826. These collected words of wisdom and counsel guided his own educational techniques and later informed his teaching practices at Boston's Temple School. Includes a brief biography. A terrific gift for a teacher.
Applewood Books, 2020. Small hardback, 20 pp.

The Walden Pond State Reservation trail map has been reproduced on this fun bandanna! The hunter green cloth measures about 20 inches square, and its cream-colored print shows the position of the pond, the trails, and the nearby roads. Now you can carry a little bit of Walden in your pocket.

Embodies, in small compass, Henry David Thoreau's ambition to "live in season" -- to turn with the living sundial of the world and, by attuning ourselves to nature, heal our modern sense of discontinuity with our surroundings. Drawn from the full range of Thoreau's journals and published writings and arranged according to season, this collection allows us to discover the endless variation and surprise to be found in the repetitions of mundane cycles. Thoreau's world lives on in his writing so that we, too, may discover, even in a fallen world, a beauty worth defending.
The University of Chicago Press, 2020. Paperback, 186 pp.

Wear Mr. Thoreau's Galway whiskers with pride, as you practice social distancing! We asked our printer to adapt the 1856 Maxham daguerreotype into a typical face mask. This 100% polyester mask will offer you protection during the virus pandemic. Or, just wear it anytime to "be" Thoreau. What would he do? A Shop at Walden Pond exclusive piece.

Here Millman's poetry offers a window on the natural world of the Arctic and its tradition-bound indigenous people. Climate change, inevitably, raises its ugly head in many of the poems, but the book itself is a lament not just for the loss of ice, but for the loss of the Arctic itself.
Coyote Arts, 2020. Paperback, 80 pp.

This custom hand-painted wood sign advises us to "simplify, simplify," as Henry Thoreau said. This "shelf-sitter" features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 5.5 x 3 x .75 inches. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.

Originally published in 1868. This classic has remained enduringly popular, becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. It tells of the March family: Marmee, who looks after her four daughters while her husband serves in the Civil War; and the girls Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy who experience domestic trails and triumphs as they attempt to supplement the family's small income. In the second part of the book (sometimes known as Good Wives), the girls grow up and fall in love. Highly autobiographical! This edition is interspersed with black-and-white photos from the 2019 movie.
Abrams, 2019. Hardcover, 468 pp.

What fun! Now you can take Henry Thoreau wherever you go and let people know ... or not. This pair of black standard-size socks carries Thoreau's face on both sides. The moisture-wick fabric is made of quick-dry acrylic with odor blocker fibers. The socks have reinforced elastic and double-padded heels. They fit women's sizes 8.5 and up, and men's sizes 7 through 13. Heaven is under our feet, as well as over our heads. (Many thanks to Shop staffer Richard Smith for modeling them.)

As Henry David Thoreau wrote: "I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion." Here are adorable decorative glass pumpkins, created by local artist Aron Leamon. Each one is about 2 inches wide, with a stem that extends about 3 inches from the table. These solid glass pumpkins weigh about 8 ounces each. Choose from classic orange, or go wild with green, blue, or purple.

This 1000-piece puzzle features an exclusive illustration by Dutch artist Valesca van Waveren and is inspired by Henry Thoreau's line from "Walking:" "All good things are wild and free." As you complete the puzzle, piece by piece, you may be reminded of the simple joys of being in nature. Notice the little things! Completed puzzle size is a little more than 26 x 18 inches.
Flow / Workman, 2020. 1000 pieces. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

Inspired in 2001 by D. B. Johnson's picture book, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, senior Groton residents Peter and Claire Macy set out to walk from Concord to Fitchburg. They took two days to do it. Peter shares their impressions and offers many color photos of businesses along the route.
Martin and Lawrence Press, 2020. Paperback, 50 pp.

Offers a history of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, that is both sweeping and intimate. Discover the national dramas that have converged at this place. Slavery and the quest for freedom. War, expansion, and revolution. Natural disaster upon natural disaster, and the enduring human spirit that has refused to relinquish hope. Published in honor of the 75th anniversary of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Highly illustrated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS.
Harpers Ferry Park Association, 2019. Paperback, 225 pp.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "All good things are wild and free," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3.5 x 3.25 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Goodness is the only investment that never fails," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3.5 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Our life is often frittered away by detail ... simplify, simplify," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 2.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 3.25 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Surely joy is the condition of life," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?" has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3.5 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's advice, "Simplify, simplify," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Say what you have to say not what you ought. Any truth is better than make believe," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 4.25 x 3.25 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk in love and reverence," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 3.75 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

Henry Thoreau's quote, "In wildness is the preservation of the world," has been hand-burned onto a smooth tree cookie. The reverse side gives his credit as "H.D.T." This natural and one-of-a kind ornament has been sealed with a polyurethane finish and includes a twine hanger. Measures about 3 x 3 inches, with a bark edge about half an inch wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.

This custom hand-painted wood sign offers the Henry Thoreau quote from "Walking:" "In wildness is the preservation of the world." This “shelf-sitter” features one-of-a-kind calligraphy. Measures 7 x 3.5 x .75 inches. Crafted in Massachusetts by Breezy Knoll Boards.

Our 2021 calendar has a new look! It's a collaboration between The Thoreau Society and designer and illustrator Marianne Orlando. Each month features one of Marianne's colorful depictions of a Walden or Henry Thoreau theme. Highlighted throughout are dates of importance to the Transcendentalists. Calendar hangs open to reach about 9 x 19 inches. Now you can be reminded of one of your favorite places, every day of the year!

"A Guide to 40+ Outdoor Learning Experiences in All Seasons." This book balances nature play experiences with hands-on projects using natural materials and is an ideal jumping-off point for immersive nature play.
Quarto Publishing, 2020. Paperback, 144 pp.