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What else can you give for Christmas besides more stuff? Get in the spirit of togetherness with gifts of a shared experience. Gift cards and memberships are a good start. Give a gift of fresh air and sunshine with a membership to one of Jackson’s fine outdoor attractions.

Jackson Zoo (individual memberships start at $15), 2918 W. Capitol St., 601-352-2585.

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (individual memberships start at $35), 2148 Riverside Dr., 601-354-7303.

Clinton Nature Center (individual memberships start at $20), 617 Dunton Rd., Clinton, 601-926-1104.

What are your ideas for a local outdoor experience that is fun for all ages?

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The Mississippi Free Press produced this story through the MFP Solutions Lab, supported by the Solutions Journalism Network. This series digs into Mississippi’s systemic issues and sheds light on responses to them in other communities. Beyond just reporting on problems, these stories interrogate their causes and inspect potential solutions.