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Apr 19, 20231 min read

Snow Thunder - Origins of VPSU

Another day begins for VPSU. In being interviewed Monday by Rachel Hellman from Seven Days, Janet reminded me that this journey began in...

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"Deep in Song," Music to and from Ukraine

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Apr 16, 20231 min read

"Deep in Song," Music to and from Ukraine

Saturday night, April 15, at the Elly-Long Music Center, VPSU set up an area inside the front entrance and greeted concert goers with...

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thistle20

Apr 11, 20231 min read

We Are Thankful for Vermont Libraries

Silly us. We thought that we might be done for the day. No packets ready after this morning's large mailing, but we just received emails...

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Take a Look at Our Growing List of Supporters

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Apr 10, 20232 min read

Take a Look at Our Growing List of Supporters

This has been a very busy day here at VPSU. Last night we finally "finished" contacting nearly every public library in Vermont. We were...

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thistle20

Apr 5, 20231 min read

Vermont Stands with Ukraine presents

A Kobzar’s Prayer for Ukraine with Jurij Fedynskyj - A Free Event Thursday, May 4th 6:30PM Doors Open 7:00PM Program He Sings in...

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Mar 24, 20231 min read

Take a Look at Our Progress

As of today,, March 24, we are nearing 35% of our goal of sharing a million autumn sunflower seeds in every corner of Vermont. Just this...

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Celebrating Ukrainian Arts at Castleton University

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Mar 13, 20230 min read

Celebrating Ukrainian Arts at Castleton University

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thistle20

Mar 13, 20230 min read

Deep in Song: Music from and to Ukraine

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Our 2023 Solidarity Community Action Has Begun

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Feb 9, 20232 min read

Our 2023 Solidarity Community Action Has Begun

*2/17/23 Update: Our autumn beauty seeds arrived yesterday. Our new rack cards are done, and our seed packet envelopes will be ready to...

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Our VPSU 2023 Vermont Community Acts of Solidarity Begins

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Feb 4, 20231 min read

Our VPSU 2023 Vermont Community Acts of Solidarity Begins

Yes, it is cold here. -28 this morning with wind. However, we can only try to imagine what it is like this morning for the hundreds of...

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Sunrise and Sunflowers, the Perfect Combo

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Sep 18, 20221 min read

Sunrise and Sunflowers, the Perfect Combo

A patch of sunflowers enjoy the sunrise each morning in Cabot at the Tebbetts Farm. Please keep the photos coming in to VPSU so that we...

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Keep Sending Us Your Autumn Beauty Sunflower Photos

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Sep 17, 20221 min read

Keep Sending Us Your Autumn Beauty Sunflower Photos

These photos were all taken this morning at 9:30, September 17, 2022. The leaves may not be turning colors yet, but there are a lot of...

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Vermont Turns to Autumn & Our Autumn Beauty Sunflowers Celebrate

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Sep 10, 20221 min read

Vermont Turns to Autumn & Our Autumn Beauty Sunflowers Celebrate

It is such a lovely morning. These all are examples of the many colors found in the \Autumn Beauty seeds that we used in Vermont Plants...

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Calling All Sunflowers - Help Us Build A Photo Archive

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Sep 6, 20221 min read

Calling All Sunflowers - Help Us Build A Photo Archive

9/6/22 Photo Archive Request: Do you have photos of the sunflowers that you planted or of other plantings in your corner of Vermont? We...

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Sep 5, 20221 min read

Welcome Connect - Uniting for Ukraine

Uniting for Ukraine is the United States Government program that allows Ukrainians seeking refuge to travel to the U.S. with the support...

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For Every Blossom Keep the People Of Ukraine in Your Hearts and Minds. Support Them As You Are Able.

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Sep 4, 20221 min read

For Every Blossom Keep the People Of Ukraine in Your Hearts and Minds. Support Them As You Are Able.

The sunflowers here at Fruitlands are simply breathtaking right now. Come for a visit. Take home a bouquet. (VPSU was born and raised...

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A Recent Visitor from Ukraine Shares Her Story as Refugee

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Sep 3, 20221 min read

A Recent Visitor from Ukraine Shares Her Story as Refugee

Every Tuesday and Thursday at the noon hour, a group of Vermonters faithfully stand with Ukraine. They do this in front of the Federal...

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VPSU Supports Ukraine Children's Action Project

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Sep 2, 20221 min read

VPSU Supports Ukraine Children's Action Project

Vermont Plants Sunflowers for Ukraine has made a $250 donation to the UCAP on behalf of those of you who supported our work. Consider...

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Display Our Sign and Stand with the People of Ukraine

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Aug 26, 20221 min read

Display Our Sign and Stand with the People of Ukraine

A thank you to American Flatbread in Waitsfield, VT for all of the sunflowers planted and for helping us to show the world that we...

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August 24, 2022 is the 31st Anniversary of Ukraine's Declaration of Independence

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Aug 23, 20221 min read

August 24, 2022 is the 31st Anniversary of Ukraine's Declaration of Independence

Below is the Vermont Proclamation for Ukrainian Independence Day signed by Governor Scott. There will not be a formal signing on the...

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