by Sunshine Buchholz
Looking for some last-minute holiday gift ideas? Don’t forget to visit the Gift Shop in the Visitor Center at Schmeeckle. One of the perks of being a Friends of Schmeeckle Member is receiving 10% off all full-priced items in the shop. If you can’t decide what to buy or are unsure of the size, we offer gift certificates.
The gift shop is stocked with a wide array of nature-themed items.
- For children – books, stuffed animals, clothing.
- For Green Circle Trail enthusiasts – long and short-sleeved shirts, hats, mugs, water bottles, bags.
- For fun – puzzles, ornaments, candles, paint-by-sticker books.
- For the kitchen – cookbooks, beechwood utensils, towels.
- For the Schmeeckle fan – hats, shirts, mugs, glassware.
Purchases from the Gift Shop directly support Schmeeckle operations including trail maintenance, food for the critters in the visitor center and staff who facilitate programs. The Gift Shop is managed and supported by volunteers which keeps costs down and helps your dollars go even further.
Visitors say they enjoy shopping at Schmeeckle because it is much calmer and quieter than box stores. What a treat to watch the birds and deer out the window while browsing indoors. Please consider shopping local this holiday season and using your dollars to make a difference in your community.