Friends of Grayson LandCare, 2021 is here at last. We do not have a program scheduled for this month. Providing engaging content via Zoom is a real challenge. I realized just how true this is when I turned down an opportunity to listen to some real garden legends on Sunday afternoons in January. If they[…]
Our Christmas potluck can not take place. We aren’t allowed to meet face to face. We are looking forward to Christmas cheer, even if it means zooming with those we hold dear. Oh happy day! The end of 2020 is just days away. Pondering 2021, here’s hoping it will be much more fun! How could[…]
This year the IRS is allowing all taxpayers-even if you don’t itemize-to deduct up to $300 in donations made to 501-C3 charitable organizations. Grayson LandCare does qualify. If you have already made a donation, to GLC or another non-profit, or would like to do so before the end of 2020 you can do a good[…]
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[…]
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 Service Auction September 21st is the date set for Grayson LandCare’s Annual Meeting (required by our bylaws) and our major fund-raiser, the Service Auction. We have been talking about how to proceed with planning, given that the pandemic is very much still with us and we do not know what the restrictions[…]
Grayson LandCare was unable to hold their annual Landcare Fair or “LandFair” this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, awards were still given based on proposals submitted by this year’s contestants. The proposals are usually 1/3 of the entire project which also includes a poster and interview with the judges. Harriet Meineicke, LandFair cooridnator[…]
We are all aware of the chaos COVID-19 has caused in everyone’s lives as we try to stay inside, wear masks and many of us are grateful that we have a freezer and cabinet full of food. Unfortunately, food insecurity is a chronic issue in Grayson County and has worsened dramatically due to COVID-19. Elk[…]