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DuPage Politicians

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Jeff Gahris, "Thanks for supporting efforts of our youth to explore nature!", "This is wonderful", "I have noticed a number of homes with sunflowers growing"

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Marybeth Carlson, "This is great! I'm always encouraged when I see youngsters working to promote pollinators. I will certainly pass this information on to our Forest Preserve President. Thanks for sharing!"

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Tim Elliott, "I really think this is a great example of what one person can do with some determination and good will."

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Tina Tyson-Dunne, "Thank you for sharing this great project! I've actually heard of it through some of our County Board members. I will happily share with others."

Radio & Newspaper

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Donna Vickroy, "She’s also planning to develop her own sunflower hybrid, which she plans to call The DuPage Sunflower. “I’m hoping to see sunflowers everywhere in a few years,” she said. “They help the earth and spread joy."

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Chris Miles, "I love it when people try to make things better in the communities they live in and Delanie has such a great spirit and heart to do just that."

The DuPage Sunflower Project - Chicago Tribune - Naperville Sun

Schools & Social Media

  • Tweeted by the DuPage County Health Department.

  • Tweeted by the City of West Chicago.

  • Handed out seeds at St. Alexander’s Parish in Villa Park at the craft sale.

  • The Geneva United Methodist Church in Geneva, Illinois handed out Sunflowers at their Swedish day event.

  • Horizon Elementary School, District U-46, in Hanover Park, handed out over 500 seed packets.

  • The Illinois Ornithological Society reached out in support for Delanie's Project!

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The DuPage Sunflower Project - DuPageCounty  Heath Department
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