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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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Happy Thanksgiving
Members and Friends of Grayson LandCare. 2020 has been a challenging year, and it can be hard to feel thankful these days. The best news is that there are only 46 more days left in this year and a vaccine for Covid is on the horizon. I am also very grateful to be a part[…]
November 16th meeting cancelled
The November meeting was to be presentations by our mini-grant winners. Most recipients were unable to complete their projects and their grants were extended to next year. Kit Marshal did complete the Mural project and I hope you have taken time to admire it. She was able to use Town funds from Downtown revitalization grant.[…]
Food Independence Request for Thanksgiving Food Donations
When you are doing your Thanksgiving shopping over the next few weeks, please take a moment to remember that there are many in our area who are suffering from food insecurity. Food Independence is putting together a Thanksgiving dinner box for the November 24th distribution. We would like to request the following items for this[…]
On-line Auction a success-Thank you!
A giant THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the GLC auction as a donor of items and services or as a shopper! Thanks to you, we raised over $2500 for Grayson LandCare, the Farmers Market and Food Independence. I am very thankful for our wonderful community. Thanks again and a HUGE shout-out to Cynthia[…]
Free Market Hires New Part-Time Manager
The Free Market is pleased to announce that we have filled the Part-Time Manager position that has been vacant since August. Michelle Lintecum, a lifelong resident of Galax with extensive experience and contacts with local media, begins her position this week. She is eager to improve our outreach into the community and use social media[…]
2020 Achievements
Grayson LandCare added 3 member-driven projects this year, despite the pandemic: Food Independence, a much-needed food pantry located in Independence, a new Seed saving group that will partner with the Wythe-Grayson Regional Library, and a new School gardening initiative The Annual meeting was held via Zoom and the Auction ran from October 16-November 1st. Thanks[…]
Annual Meeting and Silent Auction October 19 7pm
We look forward to “seeing” everyone via Zoom for our Annual meeting and the kick-off of the Silent Auction. 2 new board members are up for approval and we need your vote. It’s also a great time to renew your membership and catch up on GLC news. Great things are happening with Food Independence, the[…]
Seeds for Independence
Seeds for Independence is an idea that sprouted this summer. Loren Webster contacted a diverse group of people and everyone thought that a Seed saving group was a great idea. The library had contacted the Farmers Market a few times about starting a Seed Library and so Seeds for Independence took root. If this sounds[…]
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