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Weaving alpaca yarn: a productive and beautiful hobby

By Amy Miranda | May 2, 2023 |

Precise, mathematical, purposeful. All words that describe Sister Jean Fuqua, SP — and her art.

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Growing the gift of flowers

By Mary Riley | May 2, 2023 |

While receiving flowers is a gift, growing them knowing they might make someone’s day a bit brighter is definitely a blessing.

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Plan to join us for our Volunteer Open House!

By Sarah Knoblock | April 28, 2023 |

The open house is a great opportunity for those who have not yet signed up to volunteer for the sisters

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Earth Day 2023

By Casey Kellum | April 26, 2023 |

More than 700 people visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on April 22 to take part in the Sisters of Providence Earth Day festivities! The event returned this year after a three-year hiatus…

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Earth Day Festival returns April 22

By Sisters of Providence | April 11, 2023 |

Admission to the event is free, but donations are appreciated

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WVC to host Spring Plant Sale

By Jason Moon | April 11, 2023 |

Cash and credit cards will be accepted

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WVC to host an ‘Alpaca Encounter’

By Jason Moon | February 20, 2023 |

‘We have these encounters for educational group tours and it doesn’t matter what age.’

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Volunteer opportunities await at the Woods!

By Sarah Knoblock | February 6, 2023 |

For more information, email volunteer@spsmw.org or caLL 812-535-2878

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WVC to host in-person, virtual Sourdough Bread workshop

By Jason Moon | January 24, 2023 |

Cost is $45, which includes instruction materials and a starter

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jack Worley and 10 years of #AlpacaLove!

By Sarah Knoblock | November 18, 2022 |

‘All of the staff, interns and animals are so grateful to have his assistance.’

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Sisters to host Fall Farm Day at the Woods

By Jason Moon | September 7, 2022 |

Admission is free, but donations would be welcome

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Our commitment to Laudato Si’ Action Platform

By Climate Change Task Force | May 21, 2022 |

We are excited to represent the Providence Community to be part of Pope Francis’ call to address the most urgent needs plaguing Earth and the poor and to take this focus into our daily lives.

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Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. A ministry of the Sisters of Providence, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana was established in 1996. Here you’ll find a herd of alpacas, a flock of laying chickens, a 5-acre USDA certified organic garden, orchards, bee hives, a Farm Store, nature trail and internship opportunities.

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