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Alpacas
Alpaca farm open house Sept. 24, but that’s not all!
One could easily spend the entire day enjoying Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sunday, Sept. 24! Let us count the ways. Continue reading
A little bit of Texas at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Even though there aren’t as many Sisters of Providence educating in the classroom as previous decades, the sisters provide an exceptional outdoor classroom where interns are immersed in learning about sustainable agriculture at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
Today, Elaine Haby, of Hondo, Texas, completes her three-month internship at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Continue reading
Final intern projects are from the heart
Two interns at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice presented their final projects yesterday. Both projects came from the heart.
Internship opportunities can be anywhere from three months to 12 months and each intern completes a project of their choosing before they leave. Each project is as individual as each intern. They are always amazing and come with great stories of lessons learned. Continue reading
Rainy day on and off the farm
Tuesday was a rainy day in Vigo County, Indiana, but it didn’t mean everyone at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice organic farm was sitting around twiddling their thumbs. Continue reading
Sustainable farm living and learning
Interns from New Jersey, Texas, Chicago, California, Louisiana and Indiana living and learning at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice this summer. Continue reading
Maren Van Cleave: A wonderful year at WVC
‘I’ve seen what this life is like and I like it.’ Continue reading
Sadie Laing: My time at White Violet Center
‘This has been a very enriching experience,’ Continue reading
Isabelle McCurdy: Involved in all aspects at WVC
‘I’ve learned so much. It is definitely interesting living community-style, how you experience things together. I’ve grown a lot.’ Continue reading
Earth Day Celebration at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Enjoy beautiful Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in all it’s spring splendor during the 19th Annual Earth Day Celebration 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. There is lots to see, do and learn; so check out the full schedule and more details. Continue reading
Sustainable agriculture internships
An internship at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice has been described as the chance of a lifetime by those who have come and gone. There are many sustainable agriculture learning experiences in the world, but one at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, Continue Reading »
Meet the alpacas Sept. 25
It’s time for White Violet Center for Eco-Justice’s annual alpaca farm open house! It’s 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the alpacas up close and learn more about them from those who care for them. Continue reading