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White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

WVC to host Spring Plant Sale

By Jason Moon | April 1, 2024 |

The sale will take place on May 3-4

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WVC to host ‘Total Eclipse of the Herd: An Alpaca Encounter’

By Jason Moon | March 14, 2024 |

Cost to attend is $6.

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Sisters of Providence to host Earth Day Festival on April 20

By Jason Moon | March 5, 2024 |

There will be something for everyone!

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The Cry of the Poor

By Sister Barbara Sheehan | February 23, 2024 |

Can we hear the cry of the poor and respond collectively and individually for justice?

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What does winter look like on an alpaca and chicken farm?

By Tara Elmore | February 18, 2024 |

As if alpacas weren’t cute enough without adding outerwear.

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WVC schedules ‘Beginning Weaving with John Salamone’

By Jason Moon | February 14, 2024 |

Cost to attend the workshop is $95 and the registration deadline is March 15

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WVC to host in-person, virtual Sourdough Bread workshop

By Jason Moon | January 25, 2024 |

The workshop will take place from 6-8 p.m., EST, on Thursday, Feb. 22

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WVC adds ‘Real Organic Project’ certification

By Sisters of Providence | January 8, 2024 |

Real organic farming relies on the microbial activity of the soil to slowly release nutrients to the plant

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For our Congregation, this is Eco-Justice

By Sister Barbara Sheehan | December 5, 2023 |

Our work of transformation and conversion is challenging but so necessary!

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WVC to host ‘Alpacas and Friends Open Barn’

By Jason Moon | October 23, 2023 |

Registration is required and space is limited

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Welcome Providence André Benjamin!

By Jason Moon | October 18, 2023 |

Stop by and visit Providence Andre Benjamin!

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Welcome Providence Jack Francis!

By Sisters of Providence | September 29, 2023 |

All are invited to come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to meet Providence Jack Francis and the other alpacas!

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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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