Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

Holiday shopping: Mono Lake stocking stuffers

The Mono Lake Committee online store is well stocked with a variety of small gifts that are perfect for stuffing stockings for kids and adults alike.

Badger Cocoa Butter lip balm is a great stocking stuffer for everyone. These 100% natural lip balms are very moisturizing and help keep chapped lips at bay during dry winter months. Choose from a variety of flavors including mint, pomegranate, orange, and cocoa.

If you are in need of a stocking stuffer for someone who likes to wear their love of Mono Lake on their sleeve, consider one of our Mono Lake patches. We also offer a variety of items featuring Artemia monica, Mono Lake’s endemic species of brine shrimp. Choose from zipper pulls, pins, ornaments, or earrings.

There are also two decks of trivia cards available on the online bookstore. Why We Need Bees, Beetles, Urchins, and Worms is geared towards children and poses questions about beneficial invertebrates. The more challenging Eastern Sierra trivia game is great for older children and adults who are interested in the history of this unique area.

Our aspen leaf and cottonwood leaf ornaments make great gifts for those who love the fall colors of the Eastern Sierra. These ornaments by Nature’s Leaf are made from real leaves that have been plated in gold and silver.

Fans of hardwood carvings will enjoy the cat keepsake box and reclaimed wood bird pins by Eastern Sierra artist John Webber. Each of these handmade pieces is crafted from sustainable hardwood and is handmade in Webber’s studio located in Bishop, California.

Many other great stocking stuffers can be found in our online store—take a look and peruse the variety of gifts available! Happy shopping and happy holidays.