April presention features Arborist Casey Johnson
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesCasey Johnson will be the featured speaker for the meeting April 17 at 7pm at the Grayson LandCare office at 104 Courthouse street in Independence. In addition to his main presentation on the Network for Environment and Weather Applications ( NEWA) he will also field some "ask the arborist" questions at the end of the[...]
LandFair presentation of projects and awards Sunday April 23 3-4 pm, GLC office
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesEveryone is invited to join us Sunday April 23rd from 3-4 pm in the Grayson LandCare office at 104 Courthouse Street in Downtown Independence. Support our local high school students and watch the presentation of awards. The talented winner will receive $1,000!onment, community, economy,
May presentation features Donny Garmon, VA Forestry Department and Lindsey Young, Ag Economic Development Specialist
We are pleased to present Donny Garmon and Lindsey Young Monday, May 15 at 7pm at the Grayson LandCare office. Donny Garmon of the Virginia Department of Forestry is the primary contact for forest landowner assistance, reforestation, and forest management services at the county level. Lindsey Young is the Agricultural Economic development specialist for Grayson[...]
Pallet Herb Garden Make & Take-POSTPONED
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesDue to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing the Pallet Herb Garden Workshop. A new date has not been set. Saturday, May 20th, 9:30-1pm we will have our monthly workday at COGS instead of the pallet workshop. We will be planting bell peppers in the annual garden and sheet mulching the paths and swales. Join us[...]
POSTPONED! June 19th meeting POSTPONED!
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesThis June presentation has it all: It's a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Join us at the permaculture garden for a cookout and "ragged" plant sale. We will gather at the Church of the Good Shepherd on June 19th for a cookout at 6 pm followed by a tour of the garden. Bring[...]
June 26 meeting at the Permaculture garden .
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesThis rescheduled June presentation has it all: It's a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Join us at the permaculture garden for a cookout and "ragged" plant sale. We will gather at the Church of the Good Shepherd on June 26th for a cookout at 6 pm followed by a tour of the garden.[...]
July presentation features Elizabeth Underwood of the New River Conservancy
Independence 1908 Courthouse 107 E Main St , Independence, VA, United StatesWe are happy to bring Elizabeth Underwood back to Independence to help us get ready for Clean River Month in August. Elizabeth is Director of New River Conservancy. She will speak about the New River Hill Forest, our 174 acre land acquisition in Grayson County, and an overall update on NRC. Join us July 17[...]
August meeting features invasive plant control with Cynthia Taylor
You can control many of the invasive plants we struggle with using mechanical and chemical treatments, combined with seasonal timing. Early fall is the best time to start controlling invasive plants and permaculture garden creator, Cynthia Taylor, will lead a demonstration/presentation to show us control methods for common invasives in our area. Learn techniques you[...]
Permaculture Garden Workdays
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesJoin the Grayson Permaculture Group for a variety of tasks required to maintain and expand the Food Forest Garden. Learn from our group of experienced permaculture gardeners and explore the garden with the folks who work to maintain it. Bring gloves and wear closed-toe shoes. Tools and materials provided. email: [email protected] for more information.
September meeting features beekeeping and flower farming
Please note the earlier start time due to shorter days. Thanks very much to Hank and Denise Sturkie of Mt. View Farm for hosting the September meeting. There is always interest in the art of beekeeping and cutflowers continue to grow in popularity. We'll do a flower walk and end with a bee talk. In[...]