Sure, flowers and chocolate are nice. But for a Mother’s Day gift that will last longer than a few days, consider one that offers lasting benefits sans too much impact on Mother Earth. Whether the rock-star mother figures in your life are craving hard-charging backcountry adventures, juicy reads, or just some much-needed downtime, we’ve got just the gift to help her indulge in a little self-care this Mother’s Day and beyond. Here are some ideas to get you inspired.

Got a mindfulness-minded mama? Help her tap into the restorative powers of nature with the gift of Chronicle Books’ Nature Meditation Deck ($19). These 60 cards each feature a bite-size meditation or guided visualization practice, along with breathtaking illustrations, to help bring nature’s healing and calming powers—not to mention beauty—to everyday moments.

Open up Mom’s world via the gift of adorable compact waterproof binoculars in her favorite color ($95), care of NOCS Provisions. With these superb, fog-proof optics, she’ll be unstoppable (especially if she loves to peep on wildlife, check ski or snowshoe lines, or take share-ready pics through binoculars with her smartphone!).

Help make Mom more intrepid than she already is with help from the gift of the Cressida, a new three-section telescoping hiking pole ($140) from the trekking mavens at Leki. Specially made for women, its grip is optimally shaped for smaller hands. It also packs down to 25 inches, is easily adjustable and trustworthy (thanks to a handy external locking system), and weighs only 8.3 ounces. Hike on! 

She’ll need a trusty (not to mention fetching) boot to go with those new poles. The grippy Kaha 2 GTX ($220) from Hoka One One offers a perfect balance of cushion and lightweight technology to power Mom through any conditions, no matter how wet, dry, or technical things get. Just about any Hoka lover enjoys that maximal feeling of ambulating on trampolines—and your mom will love that this ultralight model is made from recycled textiles. 

Fact: Adventure-loving mamas can pretty much always use more merino wool base layers. Minus 33’s Woolverino line offers great value (pieces start at $25 and run up to $110 for a sun shirt), sizing up to 6XL, and a 145 weight that’s perfect for shoulder seasons and travel. These pieces are cozy, well-cut and, unlike synthetic fabrics, never get funky.

The mom who loves to backpack understands that weight matters, so she’ll love the sleek, ultralight products in MiiR’s new Climate+ Collection, featuring double-wall vacuum-insulated thermal drinking vessels ($25 to $40) made with 25 percent less stainless steel compared with previous models, and no new plastic. She’ll also adore that Miir claims to offset 110 percent of this collection’s carbon footprint.

If any mothers in your life love climbing, Yosemite, or both, they'll eat up Mountaineers Books' new anthology, Valley of Giants: Stories From Women at the Heart of Yosemite ($22) by editor and climber Lauren DeLaunay Miller. Featuring journal excerpts, original essays, interviews, archival materials, and memorable records spanning the past century of climbing in the storied valley, this book is chock-full of intrepid characters who offer a perspective that’s often groundbreaking, sometimes heartbreaking, and always fresh.

Perhaps your outdoor-loving mama’s more into reading true crime? Perfect timing—Workman Publishing just released the latest from esteemed outdoor writer Kathryn Miles. Trailed: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders ($28) is a gripping, literary account of a spate of unsolved murders, a serial killer on the loose, and a decades-long investigation. It’s also an urgent plea to make the wilderness a safer space for women. Trust us, Mom won’t be able to put it down.

For the mom who has everything, might we suggest a 100 percent beeswax candle bearing heartwarming words? This Mother’s Day candle ($30) from BeAmbiance (a woman-owned business) offers the gift of 65+ hours of naturally honey-scented light, sans paraffin or plastic.  

Cozy, affordable, and lightweight as it is, fleece has been giving environmentalists a chill, because of its tendency to shed tiny plastic fibers in the washing machine—which ultimately go on to become ocean pollution. Which is why Houdini Sports Wear created the warm, light, and multifunctional Houdini Power Houdi ($200) out of Bluesign-certified and recycled fabrics that encapsulate insulation fibers in small pockets. Mom won’t get fleeced with this outerwear, which sheds up to 80 percent fewer microfibers than your average fleece jacket, comes in a bevy of colors, and is perfect for the mom who’s always attending kids’ sporting events.

Dating back centuries in the Andean and Patagonian regions of South America, ponchos remain one of the most functional, practical, and fun garments to don. This highly packable, hooded one-size-fits-all number ($136) from Appalachian Gear Company is made from baby alpaca fleece (which carries natural insulating and temperature-regulating properties), contains no synthetics, and is perfect for camping- and concert-loving mamas.

Camper moms will also love the delicious-smelling soap, shampoo, and conditioner bars from Tangie Waste Free Products, a line of plastic-free body care that’ll only run you around $5 to $12 per bar. These wares require no water and are made with zero synthetic ingredients.

There’s a new green label in town—Regenerative Organic Certified denotes food, textiles, and personal care ingredients that come from farms that meet the highest standards for soil health (i.e., dirt that promotes carbon sequestration and biodiversity), animal welfare, and farmworker fairness. And Patagonia has embraced the label, launching the first-ever collection of RO certified cotton apparel. You’ll find tees, sweats, denim, baby and kid stylings, and even technical climbing duds. For Mother’s Day gifts, we’re partial to the lightweight, effortlessly stylish, and aptly named Kamala Jumpsuit ($89).

The gift of a warm-weather purse is nearly always bound to please moms. Women-founded operation Dagne Dover creates a range of eye-catching and durable handbags, totes, and backpacks out of Repreve recycled polyester and other sustainable materials. Check out the brand’s “Almost Vintage” collection, through which you can buy and sell gently used bags, from $30 to about $225. Your mom will love having a new accessory that's as stylish as it is circular.

Calling all offspring of ladies who love to jigsaw! The gift of the detailed, 1000-piece Around the World in 50 Trees puzzle ($20) from Laurence King Publishing is the gift of a vicarious journey from the native trees of Britain to India’s sacred banyan, and from California's magnificent redwood forests to New Zealand’s majestic kauris.

Among outdoor enthusiasts, female anglers are one of the fastest-growing demographics. If that count includes any mamas in your sphere, know that Maine Fly Company crafts small-batch fly rods from locally sourced components in Yarmouth, Maine. The medium-action Little River rod ($289) comes in multiple sizes and is ideal for navigating tight spaces and strategically slippery trout.

Fly-fishing mamas will need some trusty waders to go with that rod. Compass 360 Women’s Ledges Adjustable Breathable Fishing Chest Waders ($175) are specially outfitted for women, with fit ergonomic booties, a single seam crotch designed to eliminate chafe, and a big handy pocket. What a catch!

Don’t forget the dog mom(s) in your life who work hard to provide a better life for her canines, and/or who tirelessly labor to help rescue dogs. The limited-edition Mother’s Day bundle ($48) from Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.—the operation whose sales support rescue initiatives and make second chances a reality for countless canines—includes the perfect mug, a delicious “Foster Fuel” coffee blend, and a sweet bouquet toy for her pup. Talk about a treat!