Wonders of Nature

10/16/2026

It's been a busy day in the Wonders kitchen!

After being out for nearly a month, one of our most popular creations, our Pain Releaf Salve, is finally making its return!

This is one of those products I'm especially proud of. Made with all-natural and organic ingredients including cayenne, ginger, white willow bark, arnica, and turmeric.

The process starts with a slow infusion of herbs, followed by the careful addition of beeswax to get just the right consistency. It's a time-consuming process that requires a little patience and a lot of attention to detail.

Today was all about melting, mixing, pouring, and watching these beautiful colors develop as the tins cool.

They'll be ready tomorrow! We know a lot of you have been patiently waiting, and we appreciate it. Judging by how many people have been asking, this batch might not last long!

A little labor of love, still made right here at Wonders of Nature after all these years.

10/15/2026

Thanks, Nick and Volume One, for bringing attention to this. Very well done, and unfortunately, very true.

There are a lot of factors contributing to the struggles downtown businesses are facing, but paid parking is one of the few things the City of Eau Claire - Government can take immediate action on to help relieve some of that pressure.

We need to ask City Council to seriously consider:

- A 90-day pause on paid on-street parking, while maintaining reasonable time limits and enforcement.

- An economic impact review comparing downtown sales, customer traffic, and business activity to previous years.

- A formal City Council discussion and vote, giving our elected officials an opportunity to publicly address the concerns of businesses and residents.

- A downtown recovery plan that includes parking solutions and a coordinated effort to encourage people to return downtown.

This isn't about blaming paid parking for every challenge downtown is facing. It's about recognizing that when our small businesses are already struggling, we shouldn't be making it harder for customers to support them.

A 90-day pause would give the city an opportunity to listen, gather meaningful data, and determine whether this policy is doing more harm than good.

Our downtown businesses need action, not just another discussion.

10/13/2026

🗳️ A H**P USER'S GUIDE TO THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS

What's at stake for h**p, Wisconsin businesses, and millions of Americans?

November 3rd is more than another election. For businesses like Wonders of Nature, the future of the h**p industry hangs in the balance.

On December 11th, a new federal law is scheduled to take effect that would effectively ban most of the h**p-derived products Americans have legally purchased and relied on for years.

Here's why this matters:

🌿 RIGHT HERE IN EAU CLAIRE: We know of at least FIVE downtown businesses facing potential closure if the federal ban takes effect as written. That's local jobs, livelihoods, tax revenue, and years of investment at risk.

🇺🇸 ACROSS AMERICA: The h**p-derived cannabinoid industry generates an estimated $79 BILLION in economic activity and supports more than 328,000 American jobs. Farmers, manufacturers, distributors, and small retailers all have something at stake.

❤️ FOR CONSUMERS: According to federal survey data, more than 61 MILLION Americans used cannabis in the past year. Countless families have personal experiences with h**p and cannabis products, whether for relaxation, sleep, discomfort, or other reasons. These aren't just numbers. They're our neighbors, friends, and family members.

SO WHAT DOES YOUR VOTE HAVE TO DO WITH IT?

🏛️ CONGRESS: Every U.S. House seat is up for election, along with Senate races across the country. The next Congress will have opportunities to revisit federal h**p restrictions, consider regulatory alternatives, or pursue legislation restoring access.

🌿 WISCONSIN GOVERNOR: David Crowley supports legalizing recreational and medical cannabis across the state. Tom Tiffany has expressed support of a limited medical ma*****na program and favors a much more cautious approach to recreational legalization.

🏠 WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE: State lawmakers will help determine whether Wisconsin moves toward medical cannabis, adult-use legalization, and a workable framework for h**p businesses. The republican party in Wisconsin, led by Robin Voss, has opposed all forms of cannabis legalization despite multiple state referendums showing wide support of full legalization. It's time for a change in Madison!

WE SUPPORT REGULATION, NOT PROHIBITION.

Age restrictions, responsible marketing, independent testing, accurate labeling, and consumer protections are reasonable conversations worth having. Eliminating an established industry is not the only option.

At Wonders of Nature, we've spent years building a business and relationships with thousands of customers. We've watched people discover products that have become meaningful parts of their lives.

Now we're facing the possibility of losing everything we've worked to build.

We're asking our community to get informed, ask candidates where they stand, and make your voice heard on November 3rd.

The economy matters. Small businesses matter. American jobs matter. Consumer choice matters.

Whatever your political affiliation, please take this issue seriously. The decisions made in Washington and Madison will have real consequences right here in Eau Claire. And if you're a Republican voter, please reach out to your party and let them know that their prohibitionist approach is outdated and it's time for them to step up and do what the people are asking.

Your support has kept us going. Your voice matters in what happens next.

— Wonders of Nature Eco Café + Dispensary

10/01/2026

A big thank you to WEAU for taking the time to cover what the federal h**p ban could mean for small businesses like Wonders of Nature and, more importantly, for the customers who have come to rely on these products.

I shared some of our concerns about what happens when people suddenly lose access to products they’ve used for years, and how difficult it is for businesses that have invested so much time, energy, and money into an industry Congress made legal nearly eight years ago.

Pulling the rug out now doesn’t feel fair, and it certainly doesn’t feel very American.

Thanks again to WEAU for helping tell this side of the story.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19oL7a71Jo/

A new federal ban on h**p products is set to go into effect near the end of this year.

09/24/2026

Something fresh, frosty, sticky and ridiculously stinky just wandered into Wonders of Nature. 🌿

That's all we're saying.

Come in before the wknd to investigate.🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

09/17/2026

We had such an amazing time with so many of you at Fall Fest last weekend!

Thank you to everyone who came downtown, stopped in to see us, supported the local vendors, and showed some love to all of the small businesses that make our downtown special.

One of our favorite parts of Fall Fest is simply looking out and seeing so many happy faces. Families, friends, neighbors, and people from all over our community walking the streets together, laughing, eating, shopping, exploring, and just enjoying being together.

That kind of community is something pretty special, and we don't take it for granted.

We were incredibly busy, a little exhausted by the end of it, and very grateful for every single person who walked through our doors.

Thank you for supporting local.
Thank you for supporting downtown.
And most of all, thank you for being part of this wonderfully weird little community we love so much. 🌿

We hope we get to do it all again next year!

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER AMAZING YEAR!

We had the best time this last weekend at Fall Festival with you! From our fantastic vendors and food trucks, to our incredible performers and artists, we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone involved in helping make this year so special!

And we'd like to say a big thank you to EVERYONE who attended! We couldn't have done it without you all having so much fun! We hope you had a wonderful time enjoying all that fall fest had to offer! More photos to come!!

We'll see you again next September!

09/11/2026

Fall Festival weekend is almost here, which means our little corner of downtown is about to turn into organized chaos.

Saturday, the Eau Claire Fall Festival takes over the whole street and it is hands down one of the busiest, weirdest, most fun days of the year for us.

We’ll have a booth out front, a full crew inside, and we’ll be cranking out food, coffee, whole fruit smoothies, sodas, and all the other good stuff that keeps people wandering around happy. Ride your bike and get yourself some free sunshine added to your favorite cafe drink.

Yes, there will be a ton of food trucks. Yes, you should absolutely eat your way down the street. But when you need a good drink, a smoothie, a place to cool off, or something a little more Wonders of Nature, you know where to find us.

And don’t forget to make your way to the back of the shop. We may have a few special things tucked away for the weekend.

If Saturday crowds make you want to disappear into the woods, come see us Friday instead and grab your weekend goodies early.

Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
(Happy hour after 3pm everyday!)

Come downtown, wander around, eat too much, people-watch, support local businesses, and enjoy the madness.

We’ll be ready for you.🫵

We're so excited to be partnering with and Bike Chippewa Valley this year at Fall Fest to provide a Bike Valet!

If you're looking for an eco-friendly alternative way to get down to Fall Festival this year, feel free to bike on over to Downtown! The Bike Valet is free to use, and a team of friendly CORBA Volunteers will happily keep your bike safe and secure while you enjoy all the artists, vendors, food trucks, and more at Fall Festival!

09/01/2026

A promising update for the h**p industry 🌱
Learn more👇