We have rounded up all the local outdoor and nature related gift opportunities for you to find your place to get outside in the new year!

Confluence Experiences offer unique, interactive activities for small, private groups from 4 to 6 people. Customizable for all ages. Choose from Eagles & Owls, Monarch Magic, Fire & S’mores and more! Starting at $40.
Put together by the Rockford Park District, each box includes five activities, instructions, and supplies for children age 5-12 to enjoy at home and outside. Choose one, or subscribe to get a monthly box which can be picked up or delivered! Activity boxes from previous months are on sale now for $15.


Email grettasgoats@gmail.com to schedule your visit to the goat farm located in Pecatonica. Go on a hike with the goaties, take a cozy mini-vacation with a farm stay, or sponsor a goat and then visit it!

Rockford Park District gift cards can be used toward admissions, lessons or clinics (not private), leagues, golf rounds, golf practice centers, horseback trail rides, wagon rides or other activities at Lockwood Park, Sapora Playworld, ice skating at Riverview Ice House or Carlson Ice Arena, and more. Give the gift of fun!




Invest in a membership (starting at $40/year) to gain free admission to the tranquil gardens and support this gem of Rockford.
Printed by Rockford Art Deli, the purchase of an 815 Outside shirt supports our mission of making the outdoors accessible for all in Winnebago County. Available in adult sizes S-XXL and youth sizes XS-L.
Because the Nature Center building is currently closed to the public as a Covid precaution, the gift shop has moved online! Find nature-inspired jewelry, children’s toys, cozy sweatshirts, and much more here.

We are so lucky to have this beautiful collection of trees and flowers right here in Rockford. Support Klehm Arboretum with the purchase of apparel, tote bags, mugs and more!
Natural Land Institute Merchandise
Support the mission of preserving natural areas in Northern Illinois when you purchase a Nygren Wetland t-shirt or books detailing the history and stories of nature conservation in our region.

You are supporting local organic agriculture when you purchase pasture meats, goats milk soap, or tickets to an on-farm workshop or event!
Gear up and head out! Rocktown has got you covered for outdoor activities of every season with apparel, sports equipment, gear rentals, and lessons for snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.

