Gift Shop

Our Gift shop is open every weekend from 9 am to 3 pm and upon request, whenever a docent is on duty to handle purchases. We have for all ages a wide variety of merchandise, such as books, puzzles, C/Ds, DVDs, shirts, stuffed animals, jewelry, etc. We sell at reasonable prices, and there is a 10% discount on everything for members of the “Friends of Volo Bog”. Please watch this site for our newest featured merchandise, and for any sales that we may have.

New in 2011 – Ask about our Volo Bog Caps

Are you buying a gift, but don’t know what to buy? Buy a gift certificate.

Various Nature Gifts available in shop Left Click on Photos to enlarge
Photos by Bob Vetter

Two Artisan's Wares for Sale in the Tamarack Shop

For sale in the Tamarack Shop are the wares of two McHenry County artisans which deserve to be brought to your attention.  The first is silversmith Paul DeMuth's necklaces, rings, and bracelets.  Paul respectfully collects nuts, catkins, leaves, and acorns in season and treats them in a unique casting process developed and patented by him.  This process preserves for all time the subtle splendor of nature within each piece of fine silver.  His special pre-casting treatment enables Paul to capture nature's detail in the "lost wax" method of casting, ensuring that no two pieces are ever alike.  They are truly heirloom pieces to be handed down through generations.

The second artisan is Dan Wilson.  Soon customers will be able to purchase Peterson bluebird houses and platform bird feeders hand-crafted by Dan.  They will be made of cedar to last for years.  Since they will come pre-fitted with conduits and rebar’s for mounting as free standing feeders and houses, no extra posts or hardware will need to be purchased in order to start using them.

Silversmith, Paul DeMuth’s Crafts		Dan Wilson

Photos by Bob Vetter

This article is from a 2004 Bog Log

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