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I'd like to give an ecological non-materialistic gift, something that
gives a taste of nature.  I'm thinking of perhaps a naturalist guided
outing, or an ecological restoration project, or an archeological
dig, or a visit with a traditional Indian storyteller, or just a trip
as a visitor or volunteer with some one or some group as they go
about their work in an earth-related field. Maybe someone has an even
better idea.

This is for a 13-year-old boy who is a product of the modern consumer
world and has lived in the city all his life.  The perfect dream
would be a ticket good for several things he can choose from in the
Bakersfield, California area or in the Sierras or the coast not
terribly far away from Bakersfield, second choice Los Angeles area,
third choice northern California, but I don't expect perfection.
It's hard to keep up with his shifting interests, but after his first
loves of hockey and Nintendo he has been interested in marine
biology, sharks, butterflies, and fossils & rocks.  The gift would
not necessarily have to be limited to these. He's already done a
whale-watching tour.

Any pointers to people, organizations, or other ideas would be
welcome.

walter@dnai.com