Food Independence Update
We are happy to announce 2 things that will greatly improve our ability to help our neighbors. We were able to secure dedicated monthly delivery from Feeding Southwest Virginia. This[…]
Category: Our Work
Kids Garden update
The Kids Gadren program ended May 26 for the season. We enjoyed working with the first grade again this year. Kids started seeds in the classroom and garden. They planted,[…]
IFM Opens THIS Friday, May 1
Don’t miss the Independence Farmers Market Grand opening THIS Friday, May 1st, at Town Park. We will feature our Mother’s Day Craft Fair AND Cooking Day. Bill Baldwin will be[…]
POSTPONED TO MAY 8 Wildflower hike and picnic dinner May 7
Due to weather this has been moved to May 8 Rick and Cynthia Taylor often offer a wildflower hike as an auction item. This year you can go for free![…]
Spring Garden Cleanup workshop May 9, 9am-noon
Join the Permaculture Group and Grayson LandCare for this hands on workshop at the Permaculture garden located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333 on Saturday May 9 from 9am[…]
Potluck, Meeting and Tour of the Permaculture Garden Thursday May 14 5:30-7:30 pm.
It’s a field trip, cookout, plant swap and tour! Everyone is invited to the permaculture garden for a cookout and plant swap. The cookout begins at 6pm at the garden[…]
CANCELLED -Regenerative Practices and Permaculture at Home, a series of workshops starting May 16
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the workshop is CANCELLED Part one of this workshop series will be held May 16 from 9am to 1pm at the Permaculture Garden at Church of[…]
THE FREE MARKET – HOW CAN I HELP?
Our Outreach section (not open to the public) consists of household items smaller than furniture for bedroom, bath and kitchen. When agencies refer or bring clients that are starting over—after a disaster,[…]