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Shop New Year's sale to get 15% off online Forest Preserve merch
Order nature-themed merchandise at a discount through Jan. 5. Proceeds from all sales benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.

Take advantage of the Forest Preserve District of Will County's New Year's sale and get 15% off online merchandise.
It's a cool way to inject a bit of fun into your wardrobe and show your love of nature in the new year.
Everything in the store is on sale through Friday, Jan. 5. Use promo code NEWYEAR15 at checkout. But act fast to get those special items you've been eyeing. The more you buy, the more you save.
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The newest T-shirt is for the bald eagle lovers and features a bald eagle image with text that reads "Bald is Beautiful." Our other recent releases include a squirrel shirt that includes the text "Feeling Squirrely" and a turtle shirt with the saying "Every Day I'm Hustlin'."
The Forest Preserve also has a variety of sizes in stock of its hottest sellers, including hummingbird "Keep the Drinks Coming," raccoon "Stay Trashy," and beaver "Dam It!" shirts.
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The online store also has nature-themed magnets, hats, and even dog bandanas.
Proceeds from the online store go to The Nature Foundation of Will County, a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization dedicated to supporting Forest Preserve initiatives that protect nature, inspire discovery and bring people and nature together.
In 2023, the Foundation provided $73,150 in support of a number of initiatives, including "The Buzz" nature show, Willy's Wilderness website, Woods Walk, special exhibitions, bicycle repair stations, as well as other Forest Preserve District initiatives.
So get ready, get set, shop, because there's no time like the present to get some deals and also make a lasting impact.