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Now that the Forest Preserve District of Will County has opened its online store, nature enthusiasts and Take It Outside Challenge participants can order cool gear – including t-shirts, hats, and dog bandanas. Visit ReconnectWithNature.org for more information. –Forest Preserve photo illustration.

New Online Store Features Forest Preserve Merchandise

A new online store created by the Forest Preserve District of Will County is open for business, with nature-themed products for outdoor enthusiasts and Take It Outside Challenge participants. The store sells t-shirts, caps, magnets, and a stylish dog bandana, allowing individuals to express their love for nature. The t-shirts feature creatures and snappy sayings,…

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If you want to book a picnic or camping trip in 2024, Forest Preserve District of Will County permits go on sale January 2. –Photo by Glenn P. Knoblock.
Forest Preserve District’s 2024 Picnic, Camping Permits on Sale January 2
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Miranda Sirvinskas, FNP-C, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Providers
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The 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service program will be on Monday, January 15, at the Forest Preserve District’s Theodore Marsh Preserve in Crest Hill. Sign up today at ReconnectWithNature.org –Photo by Forest Preserve staff, Anthony Schalk.
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