This button carries a great reminder, to yourself and / or to others. "Simplify." Measures 1.25 inches across, and has the standard pin and clasp on the back. We couldn't have said it better ourselves!

Let the driver behind you know where you would RATHER be! This sticker measures 3 x 6 inches. Put on your car bumper ... or, anywhere.

The Emerson-Thoreau Amble is a 1.7-mile walking path, over public and private property, located in Concord, Massachusetts. It begins at Heywood Meadow, just west of the Ralph Waldo Emerson house, and ends at Walden Pond State Reservation and the site of Thoreau's 1840s house. The trail marker bears a silhouette of the famed authors in full stride. The amble mimics the path that they may have walked themselves, back then. You need not have personally sauntered along the Emerson-Thoreau Amble in order to "earn" the sticker. But it will certainly mean more, if you've been here firsthand. The sticker measures three inches across.

Artist Tina Labadini has created unique artwork for the name "Walden." Whether you think of the place or the book when you see it, you can celebrate your choice by decorating anything with this sticker. Measures about 1 x 3.5 inches.

A stunning full-color depiction of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, embroidered on a circular patch. Sew it on or iron it on to your favorite piece of clothing. Measures about 3.25 inches across.

"An arboreal pencil collection." A set of six wooden #2 pencils with tree bark patterns: one each of beech, birch, oak, sequoia, spruce, and sycamore. Whether you live near a forest, an arboretum, or a city park, with this pencil set you can identify these species by foliage, distinctive bark, and common name. Wouldn't Henry David Thoreau be amused, since he was a pencil-maker himself? From our friends at The Unemployed Philosophers Guild.

Raise a toast to Walden Pond and to Henry David Thoreau! This shot glass carries the logo of The Thoreau Society, which includes a depiction of Thoreau's Walden house. Makes a fine gift for a Thoreau friend, or even for yourself.

A ceramic ornament showing the replica of Henry David Thoreau's Walden house in winter. The color illustration is baked into the porcelain to prevent fading or chipping. includes a light blue satin ribbon. Comes in its own cushioned box. Measures about 3 inches across. A perfect gift for your favorite Thoreauvian, or even for yourself!

A ceramic ornament showing a view of Walden Pond on a sunny summer day. The color illustration is baked into the porcelain to prevent fading or chipping. includes a dark green satin ribbon. Comes in its own cushioned box. Measures about 3 inches across. A perfect gift for your favorite Thoreauvian, or even for yourself!

Curiosity and a sense of wonder are all you need to discover the simple pleasures of observing and knowing birds. Join naturalist and artist Clare Walker Leslie on a bird walk and learn to notice feather colors and markings, watch flight patterns, listen for songs and calls, and hunt for nests. Leslie's tips on exactly what to look for, accompanied by her signature journal drawings, make this the perfect introduction to the amazing world of bird watching.
Storey Publishing, 2024. Paperback, 144 pp.

On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution began at the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. This book is a detailed reconstruction of the lives and community of this special place, and supplies a compelling interpretation of the American Revolution as a social movement: one that engaged not only the fabled Minutemen, but also women and Black residents of Concord. This revised and expanded edition, with a new preface and afterword by the author, updates a classic of American history writing for a new generation of readers. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2022. Paperback, 336 pp.

Vert is an old word that, in English forest law, means "everything that grows and forms a green leaf, serving as cover for deer." Like Henry Thoreau, New England poet Catherine Staples lost her brother. Both survivors found their way by tuning ear, eye, and stride to "the living earth," a new way of seeing things. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page.
Mercer University Press, 2024. Paperback, 82 pp.

Invites seekers -- religious or otherwise -- to with with Henry David Thoreau through a series of meditations on his spiritual life. Though his quest was deeply personal, Thoreau devoted his life to communicating his experience of an infinite, wild, life-giving God. By recovering this vital thread in Thoreau's life and work, this book opens the door to a new understanding of an original voice in American religion that speaks to spiritual seekers today.
The University of Chicago Press, 2024. Hardcover, 232 pp.

Offers a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world. As Kimmerer explains, "Serviceberries show us another model, one based on reciprocity rather than accumulation, where wealth and security come from the quality of our relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency."
Scribner, 2024. Hardcover, 112 pp.

Keep yourself warm with this cuffed knit beanie! It's embroidered with "Walden Pond" and version of Henry David Thoreau's oak leaf drawing. Show everyone where your favorite place is, in fall and winter months.

Discover the timeless folklore and wisdom behind 43 enchanting wildflowers, from Lavender to Nightshade, in this lushly illustrated book of plant lore for growers, foragers, green witches and nature lovers. Structured by season and when each flower blossoms, every tale has a holistic practice to connect you with the plant's meaning and embrace the ritual of appreciating nature.
Leaping Hare Press, 2024. Hardcover, 192 pp.

Artist Tina Labadini has created unique artwork for the name "Walden." Whether you think of the place or the book when you see it, you can celebrate your choice by hanging this wood plaque or by placing it on a shelf. Measures about 9.5 x 3.5 x .75 inches.

Includes the best of Henry David Thoreau's unparalleled descriptions of birds, from the red-tailed hawk to the Blackburnian warbler. Unlike previous quote collections, the observations here are arranged by the day of the year, emphasizing the relationship of birds with their environment and the spiritual significance of the seasons. With 150 watercolors and field sketches by renowned bird artist Barry Van Dusen and a foreword by celebrated naturalist Peter Alden, this book showcases Thoreau's writings on birds in a way we have never seen before. TITLE PAGE HAS BEEN SIGNED by at least one of the three contemporary contributors.
Mercer University Press, 2024. Paperback with French flaps, 192 pp.

A fictional re-telling of the life of Henry David Thoreau. Shows how strikingly similar the concerns of the early nineteenth century are to our own, and reminds us to listen for news of change: the song of spring's first bluebird, reports from those who have heard it, and all the sounds and fearful wonders that come after. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2024. Hardcover, 227 pp.

Henry David Thoreau is best known as a writer, naturalist, and social critic, but he was also a schoolteacher, surveyor, and pencilmaker. Here, Unitarian minister Barry Andrews reveals how an idiosyncratic and unconventional religious faith was central to Thoreau's many-faceted life -- a dimension that has been largely unexamined. Thoreau is also a spiritual guide who can teach us an alternative way of being religious in the world.
University of Massachusetts Press, 2024. Paperback, 198 pp.

Only those who love trees should cut them, writes forester Ethan Tapper. He argues that the actions we must take to protect ecosystems are often counterintuitive, uncomfortable, even heartbreaking. He shows how bittersweet acts -- like loving deer and hunting them, loving trees and felling them -- can be expressions of compassion. Tapper weaves a new land ethic for the modern world, reminding us that what is simple is rarely true, and what is necessary is rarely easy. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page.
Broadleaf Books, 2024. Hardcover, 229 pp.

Subtitle: From Maine to Minnesota, with Notes on His Botany and His Natural Philosophy. This new study of Henry Thoreau's field ornithology places his relevant activity squarely in the context of his other scientific work, especially his botany. It further demonstrates Thoreau's foundational place in the evolution of modern natural sciences. With a foreword by Robert Sattelmeyer. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE. This book was reviewed in Thoreau Society Bulletin (TSB) 328, Spring 2025.
Tawny Grammar, 2024. Paperback, 180 pp.

William Homestead takes readers inside the classroom, where lost students mingle with students who think they are "found." Striving to figure out how to guide both groups, Homestead ruminates on the unfolding of his inner life, including his own struggles with formal schooling and the game of grading. He also turns to the writings of imperfect yet inspiring Henry David Thoreau, who turned inward and discovered the blessings of being lost. This book posits that climate crisis is ultimately a spiritual crisis calling us to reset the compass. Lest we lead lives of quiet desperation, we desperately need an educational system that mirrors this reality, embracing the infinite extent of our relations.
Mercer University Press, 2024. Paperback, 364 pp.

In 2024, the Walden Pond State Reservation won "Park Madness," the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)'s annual tournament for Favorite State Park, as determined by public votes on Instagram. To celebrate this honor, this 100% cotton t-shirt carries a full-color photo of Walden Pond in autumn on the front, along with a gold winner's cup and the DCR logo. The Friends of Walden Pond logo appears on the back. This shirt was designed by Dani King and was printed in New England. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Walden Pond. Also available in green.

American homes are typically made of lumber and plywood delivered by a global system of ruthless extraction, or of concrete and steel, which are even worse for the planet. Wood is often the most sustainable material for building, but we need to protect diverse forests as much as we desperately need more houses. Brian Donahue addresses this modern conundrum by documenting his experiences building a timber frame home from the wood growing on his family farm. He provides a new interpretation of the connection between American houses and local woodlands. This book provides a blueprint and a stewardship plan for how to live more responsibly with the woods. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page.
Yale University Press, 2024. Hardcover, 285 pp.

Henry David Thoreau's life-long fascination with Native Americans has been a recurring topic of interest, and it is also a source of modern debate. John J. Kucich charges into the contradiction of Thoreau, considering how he could demonstrate deep respect for this group on one hand and remain largely silent about their genocide on the other. By examining the whole scope of Thoreau's published and unpublished writings and placing them alongside Native writers and communities, this book gauges Thoreau's effort to use Indigenous knowledge to reimagine a settler colonial world, without removing him from its trappings. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a label on the title page.
University of Massachusetts Press, 2024. Paperback, 222 pp.

Henry David Thoreau accumulated a variety of tools, art, and natural specimens throughout his life as a homebuilder, surveyor, and collector. In some of these objects, particularly Indigenous artifacts, Thoreau perceived the presence of their original makers, and the called such objects "mindprints." Thoreau believed that these collections could teach him how his experience, his world, fit into the wider, more diverse (even incoherent) assemblage of other worlds created and re-created by other beings every day. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE.
The University of Chicago Press, 2024. Hardcover, 216 pp.

Artist John Roman, known for creating his detailed black-and-white map of "Concord, Massachusetts, July 4, 1845," has now adapted the basics of that map onto a full-color beach towel. What fun! These towels are made from cotton-terry and are printed on one side only. The non-printed side is water-absorbent terry. Measures 30 x 60 inches. Use it as a towel, or gift it as a special keepsake to a Concord-minded friend.

Henry Thoreau's Walden quote, "Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads," has been hand-burned onto a slice of wood. This one-of-a-kind shelf-sitter has four bumpers as feet and is sealed with a polyurethane finish. Measures about 12 x 5 inches, with a bark edge almost two inches wide. Crafted in Massachusetts by Burning Woman.