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Shop Forest Preserve's New OutsiderThreads.com Site, Get 20% Off

Support The Nature Foundation of Will County by buying nature-themed apparel. The 20% off sale runs through March 14. So, stock up today!

The Forest Preserve District has a new merchandise website and a 20% off sale that runs through March 14.
The Forest Preserve District has a new merchandise website and a 20% off sale that runs through March 14. (Forest Preserve District Image)

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has a new e-commerce site; fun, new merchandise; and a special spring sale just in time for the warmer weather.

The District's new and expanded e-commerce site, OutsiderThreads.com, allows for more merchandise choices, with all proceeds still benefiting The Nature Foundation of Will County’s conservation, restoration and nature education efforts.

“The new site is more user-friendly and gives us more options moving forward, including significantly more opportunities for expanding our lineup of items,” said Chad Merda, the District's head of digital marketing strategy/engagement. "Creating a new website was the next step in our merch development and hopefully will help further increase our reach and therefore, sales."

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To get 20% off, use promo code SPRINGFORWARD at checkout through March 14. All orders include free nationwide shipping.

Items added to the site recently are T-shirts that say, “I’m a Reel Catch” for anglers, “Otterly Fabulous” for your special someone, “Bald is Beautiful” that applies to both bald eagle lovers and those with receding hairlines, and “Feeling Squirrely” for kooky days. Also new are more options in women's cut shirts, sweatshirts, and tank tops, with more designs in the works.

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Other shirts with punny messages feature animals including a turtle, pelican, owl, raccoon, opossum, hummingbird, beaver and Canada goose.

The merchandise lineup also includes onesies and matching bib combo designs.

So, check out the site and shop today to get 20% off, while also supporting The Nature Foundation of Will County.

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