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Community | Natural Heritage | Economy
Grayson LandCare is a member-driven non-profit, addressing the challenges of life in a rural, agricultural community. LandCare promotes economic self-reliance, preserves local traditions, and helps landowners to protect and enhance our natural heritage by starting conversations, problem solving, and appreciating the value of the place we call home.
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5 pm, Monday 21st October, Annual Meeting, Potluck, Silent Auction, Ward Manor
Bring a dish to share and join us 5 pm, Monday October 21st, at Ward Manor, Saddle Creek Road, Independence for our annual meeting, pot luck dinner and silent auction. Auction items include stained glass, Mangum pottery, weekend stay at the Silo, weekend stay in Winston Salem, seafood dinner, english afternoon tea, alternatives to plastics[…]
Readings by Grayson County Authors
November 18th 7:00 pm @ the LandCare Office Join us to hear readings from two local authors: Richard Rouse “The Welcome Home Door” and Deborah Tilson Clark “Friend, Foe, or Family” The Welcome Home Door is lighthearted, humorous storytelling from a seasoned traveler firmly grounded now in rural Southern Appalachia. With a love of[…]
Free Market update October 2019
Come on by the Free Market and see how good it looks! Many thanks to Kathy Cole, Jean Roznik and all the dedicated volunteers. We have finished our fourth quarter weights and measures week. We estimate the Free Market diverts approximately 46 tons/year from the landfills which represents a savings of $2,300/year in landfill fees.
Farmers Market
The regular Friday morning Farmers market is closed for the winter, apart from special events but don’t forget you can still order online! Remember to order your pesticide free Christmas tree and turkey! Here is how the online market works •Customers can place orders anytime from Wednesday at 8pm until Monday evening. On Monday evening,[…]
Join the Permaculture Group!
Join the Grayson Permaculture Group as we continue building a Food Forest and pollinator garden at Church of the Good Shepherd in Galax. Meet at 9441 Grayson Pkwy in Galax, 9:30 am Saturday, November 16th. Tools & gloves provided, bring water and a snack. Email Cynthia@graysonlandcare.org to sign up or for more information. The Grayson Permaculture Group is a group[…]
Monday Meeting 6 pm, September 16th!!! Church of the Good Shepherd: Permaculture Garden Tour
Our monthly meeting for September 16th will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Parkway in Baywood. Come to the lower level of the church at 6:00 pm for Q & A with the members of the Permaculture Group, then we will walk through the garden and explain what we have done and what[…]
Request for items for silent auction at Annual Meeting, 5 pm October 21st, Ward Manor
The annual meeting, silent auction and pot-luck will be at 5 pm, Monday October 21st at Ward Manor. If you have an item you would like to donate please contact bev@graysonlandcare.org. We are particularly looking for people who would like to host a dinner, event, or activity donate a home-made item donate a lesson to[…]
Free Market September 2019
August was a busy month of organizing, tidying and upcycling at The Free Market. Feedback about the changes has been positive from customers and volunteers alike, and the focus going forward will be on maintaining the new systems. New volunteer recruitment continues to be a priority and we ask that you invite anyone who may[…]
UPCOMING EVENTS
IFM Online Market Pickup
Grayson Permaculture Meeting
Food Forest Work Day
Readings by Grayson County Authors
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