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The Wellington Wind Phone in Wellington, Florida

The Wellington Environmental Preserve sits on the western edge of the ever-developing city. It’s home to a wind phone installation that was created by a local mother to help her process her grief and give others the opportunity to do the same. Wind phones are physical phones that aren’t connected to any service. They’re a tool for symbolically “calling” those we’re no longer able to speak to, especially loved ones who have passed away. The Wellington wind phone is located around the halfway mark
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