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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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Tour the School Garden and Food Independence August 15, 7pm
The monthly meeting for August will be a tour of both the School garden and Food Independence. Meet at the Grayson LandCare office at 7pm. We will carpool and caravan first to the Independence Elementary School and then to the Food Independence building behind the Mexican restaurant.
Clean River Month and GLC River Cleanup in August
The GLC cleanup was cancelled on the 6th due to thunderstorms. We will try again Saturday August 20. Meet at 1624 Battlefield Drive-look for the Grayson LandCare sign- between 8:30-9am to get organized and will clean the area to just before Molly Shoals. Lunch will be provided. Here’s the schedule:Grayson County has proclaimed August as[…]
August 7-13 is National Farmers Market Week!
Hello Independence Farmers Market Friends. It’s almost National Farmers Market Week! Think of your favorite Independence Farmers Market story and either write it on piece of paper or send me an email. Pictures are great too. Everyone who submits an entry by noon on the 12th will be entered to win a bag of Market[…]
Food Independence, A Healthy Two-Year-Old
Food Independence turned two in July! We were adopted in June 2020 when GLC accepted us as an affiliated program and were conceived in March 2020 in a fairly routine four person dinner in Grant. Our first distribution was 90 boxes on July 28,2020. As with most two-year-olds, we learned to walk and talk (not[…]
GLC meeting at Permaculture Garden a success
The Grayson Permaculture Group/COGS hosting of the LandCare meeting was a BIG success. A good crowd, yummy food , sharing of community & a grand tour of the woods Food Forest made it so. Thank You to all who took time to join us. If you want to learn more about Permaculture, join them for a[…]
Route 21 Yard Sale is a Boon (?) for Free Market
Every year, our area celebrates a tourism event, Take a Break From the Interstate, that sends people down Route 21, the original Lakes to Florida highway. Yard sales line the route, and it has become a destination for people who love seeking antiques and bargains. The Free Market is right on the route, and[…]
Grayson County Fair is August 12-13
The Grayson County Fair is back this year with some fun new additions: a dog show and more kids activities. It’s easy to participate in the Fair competitions. You can enter everything from vegetables, flowers, and baked and canned goods to all kinds of crafts, quilts and photography. You can find all the information about[…]
It’s time to vote for the Annual Haybale Contest!
Thanks to our entrants for helping to advertise the Fair! All information about the Fair can be found here: https://www.graysoncountyvaagfair.com The schedule can be found below the pictures. Please vote for your favorite by sending an email to director@graysonlandcare.org. The winner will be announced at the Fair, Saturday August 13 at noon. The pictures are[…]
UPCOMING EVENTS
August meeting features tours of the School Garden and Food Independence
Tour New River Hill Farm September 19
Annual Meeting and Potluck
Annual Meeting, Potluck and Silent Auction October
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