Prairie Partner Gift Shop

SUPPORT THE PRAIRIE PARTNER GIFT SHOP		HOURS: 10 AM TO 4 PM on days the center is open.
Dolls: In the 1830s and even earlier, thrum dolls or string dolls were made from the left over loom waste. They usually do not have a face but sometimes did have dresses. We have a variety of these in the gift shop. Some were made from strips of cloth. 2011 RAFFLE ITEM: BUCKSKIN POUCH AND NECK POUCH (not shown) The hide came from legally harvested North Illinois white tail deer, tanned locally. The Pouch and neck pouch was won by Fran Fallon of Lockport, IL. Congratulations Fran. . New Books in the Gift Shop... Rachel and Sammy Visit the Prairie Rachel and Sammy Visit the Forest Fun Children's Books and Junior Field Guides. By Jannifer Powelson. A "Must-See" ITEM! Children will be introduced to about a dozen prairie plants in this book. The author is a biologist and a photographer.	Books: The gift shop manager keeps a nice selections of nature study books on hand at a very reasonable prices. For the younger set, find coloring books, puzzle books and nature study. Peterson's, Pocket sized guides and Golden Guide books featured are on birds, butterflies, wildflowers, prairies, animal tracks, weather, mammals, fossils, reptiles & amphibians, rocks & minerals, and solar system. Handwoven Rag Rugs Rag Rugs are made on the cherry wood loom that sits in the museum of the visitor's center. This is a typical rug, finished with fringe. Most rugs are made during open hours at the center. Our nice ones are for sale. Check the Museum room. . Rag Rug from Cotton Fabric Strips. Park loom with Sales shelf Rag Rugs wove with Denim Strips. Ms Paulsen book Rachel and Sammy Visit the Forest is also in Stock.	Jewelry: Jewelry might include - Handmade beaded bracelets Arrowhead necklaces with Goose Lake Area homemade beads Necklaces from all natural Materials. A variety of items are available for children: handmade pioneer dolls, simple binoculars, compasses, arrowheads, and beaded items. Plastic frogs, snakes and lizards decorate the display case. GRUNDY COUNTY BUCKSKIN Leather pouches or bags are on sale in the gift shop. Made from A deer skin bagged in Grundy County last year, these bags are just right for your cell phone, camera, coins, etc. Priced from $8 to $10 Each one is unique. YOU MUST VISIT THE GIFT SHOP. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL SEE THAT YOU WILL NEED. GLPSNA PARK PATCH Available in the Center We accept Checks or Cash Only.

Clothing Line: In 2006 the Partners began a clothing line. The line supported a new park logo printed on beige. Just this past year a lovely light blue was added to the line. All Beige Sweatshirts and Hoodies in stock are on sale. All Beige T-shirts and Polos are on sale. Our beige line is discontinued. New Logo in our Clothing Line:	Clothing items available are T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, Crew Sweatshirts, and caps. We carry adult and children sizes. Check the Center for sizes and availability. Questions? Call 815-942-2899. Jackie Martin models the new blue Polo Shirt.

Your purchases and donations allow the Partners to provide educational programs and displays for the center and Cragg Cabin re-enactments.	We thank you for your patronage.	Goose Lake Prairie Partners is a not-for-profit organization. We provide a "certificate of gift" for tax purposes.