Sunflowers planted at Vermont welcome centers to support Ukraine
In a Facebook post, crews from the Vermont Agency of Transportation say a local Vermonter wanted to plant sunflowers to show support for Ukraine
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 8:49 AM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Drivers taking a rest at Vermont welcome centers across the state are being treated to a sunflower display.
In a Facebook post, crews from the Vermont Agency of Transportation say a local Vermonter wanted to plant sunflowers throughout the state to show support for the people of Ukraine.
VTrans maintenance crews joined in, tilling the soil and planting sunflowers at 16 Information and Welcome Centers across the state.
Sunflowers are the Ukrainian national flower and are now in bloom across the state.
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