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Membership has its privileges! Seven Ponds members receive a 10% discount on most purchases.

Shop local! We strive to feature locally sourced and produced products. We also try to keep cheap, plastic "junk" toys out of our inventory.

All proceeds on purchases in the Rookery Gift Shop help support the nature center and our mission.

We accept cash, personal checks, and all major credit and debit cards. Shopping is easy at the Rookery!

The Rookery Gift Shop has adult books, childrens books, cards, apparel, jewelry, local honey, local maple syrup, herbal tea, handmade soap, bird feeders, bird & bat houses, binoculars, walking sticks, animal puppets, science kits, nature puzzles and games, toys, Nalgene water bottles, rocks and minerals, cups and mugs, nature art, and so much more!

There is no time like NOW to get a head start on your new year projects, and no better place to do so than at the Rookery Gift Shop at Seven Ponds! Check out a few of our hot items below.

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Vortex binoculars! Enjoy backyard birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and more through high quality Vortex optics. Seven Ponds is proud to be an authorized Vortex dealer, and offers a range of affordable binoculars at the lowest price possible. Vortex optics are backed by the absolute best warranty in the industry. Stop by to check out our line up and chat with us about the best bins for your needs.

*No discounts available on Vortex optics

May is Gardening for Wildlife Month!

May is Gardening for Wildlife Month, and the Rookery Gift Shop has just the right book for you to learn how to plant and cultivate a garden for the wildlife in your yard or neighborhood!

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An assortment of new activity books has recently arrived in the gift shop, and are sure to engage your young explorer during the summer months!

New Items! Whistle Creek Walking sticks!

The Rookery now carries an assortment of Whistle Creek walking sticks! Choose from Hickory or Sassafras (with an oak one here and there). Manufactured using low impact techniques and ethically sourced from forest management and fire mitigation plans, Whistle Creek walking sticks are perfect for an eco-friendly Springtime trek around your favorite trail at Seven Ponds!

Lots of new springtime toys and projects are in stock and ready for your young gardener or birder!

New! Michigan-made Candles!

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We have recently stocked up on handpoured scented candles from Croyer Candle Co! These soy wax candles come in a variety of scents and are phthlate - free!

Spotlight on Books

The staff is currently reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer as part of our book study. We are only a few chapters in, but we already recommend this book!

Game Time!

Spice up your family time with these nature-themed games, fun for the whole family!