This unique nature store has some of Central Illinois' best selections of nature-related merchandise. We carry a full line of birdfeeders, premium birdseed, birdhouses, books on nature and the environment including an extensive line of field guides, recycled fiber clothing, tree-free note cards, hiking sticks, nature inspired jewelry, organic chocolate and coffee, and a variety of other environmentally friendly bath and body products. All purchases at the Trailhead Nature Store directly support Forest Park Nature Center.

Eco-Friendly Household Products

The Trailhead Nature Store carries a variety of laundry detergents, cleaning products, dish soaps, paper towels and more -- all designed to give you a clean home and a clear conscience!  

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Of the approximately 72,000 chemicals approved by the EPA for use in cleaning products, health and environmental data is available for less than 10% -- that means there are about 69,900 chemicals left that haven't been researched!	If every household in the U.S. replaced just one bottle of 28-oz. petroleum-based dishwashing liquid with a bottle of Seventh Generation brand, we would save 118,700 barrels of oil -- or enough to heat and cool 6,800 U.S. homes for one year!
	Seventh Generation Cleaning Products

Bird Seed & Birdhouses

This place is for the birds! Choose from a variety of birdseed, including Forest Park Special Mix. We carry Yankee birdfeeders (they come with a lifetime warranty), bird bath heaters, squirrel baffles, and much more. Plus, join our Seed Savers Club and receive a free bag of your choice at $90! We keep track of your purchases -- no cards, no hassles!  

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Burt's Bees

If you don't know Burt's Bees, then stop by the Trailhead Nature Store and try out some of these fantastic personal care products. Each time you make a purchase you are helping to support Burt's Bees conservation and land acquisition efforts. The folks at Burt's believe that if a product isn't safe enough to eat, then it isn't safe enough for your skin!

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Eco-Friendly Clothing

Earth Creations clothing is dyed using an ancient process that combines clays of different colors with sustainable grown fibers such as hemp and organic cotton. There are no chemical dyes used in the manufacturing of this clothing. We also carry 100% recycled fabric shirts and unbleached cotton, as well as a variety of nature minded t-shirts and sweatshirts.

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The conventional dyeing  process requires large  quantities of salt. When  released, this salt wreaks  havoc on many of our natural  systems.	Hemp is one of the oldest and strongest fibers and was used as early as 2000 B.C. The first American flag was sewn in hemp and many of the first wagons going West were as well. Hemps' natural resistance to insects means that it grows easily without the use of chemicals and pesticides.
	Clay-Dyed Clothing

Shade Grown Coffee

Why shade grown, you say? Shade grown coffee is good for the environment, birds and people. The full sun plantations that are typical of many commercial coffee brands are achieved through deforestation, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. They also destroy important migratory bird habitat and long-term options for local people. Shade grown coffee helps support generations of farmers, provides rainforest preservation and eliminates the need for added chemicals.

Books & Field Guides

We carry a large selection of nature titles, environmental how-to books, and field guides. If you enjoy discussing what you've read with others, then consider joining the Forest Park Book Club-- open to all readers interested in nature, the environment, and the human connection to the earth.

Bee Nesters & Shelters

Mason bees nest in holes in wood and use mud to divide and plug the cells, hence the name "mason." These native bees are non-aggressive "polite pollinators," and since they're solitary, they never swarm! Nesting shelters are ideal for organic gardeners or anyone who wants to increase fruit tree production. The Trailhead Nature Store carries everything you need to attract these beneficial little bees to your trees.

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Unique Nature- Related Items

These are just a handful of the one of the kind items available at the Trailhead Nature Store. Visit us for a variety of other eco-friendly alternative products and nature related items, including Endangered Species Chocolate, Folkmanis native animal Puppets, educational items for children, jewelry, and more.