Care Talks: Sharing Stories of GLC Mini Grant Projects
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesThe Grayson LandCare March meeting will be our Annual "Care Talks" series. Modeled after TED Talks, these short presentations will feature projects that received mini-grant funding from LandCare in 2017. Ideas for new projects will also be presented. Grayson LandCare awards mini-grants up to $500 for projects led by members that have significant interest and fit our[...]
Free Market
Free Market 1173 N Independence Ave, Independence, VA, United StatesLocated in the small town of Independence, Virginia, the Free Market is a project by Grayson LandCare to serve the community by arranging for unwanted items to find new homes and save people money. We will also share information on local events and who provides what services, so those who sell their skills can find[...]
IFM Pre-Season Vendor Meeting
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesHave you thought about becoming a vendor at the Farmers Market? Here’s your chance to join returning vendors and find out about the coming season and enjoy a potluck lunch. Tentatively scheduled for the Grayson Landcare office at 108 Courthouse street unless we need to move somewhere larger. 1) If you plan to sell any kind[...]
First Friday Film Series: The Messenger
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesFriday, April 6th at 7:00 pm, LandCare presents Messenger: Imagine a World Without Birdsong. Su Rynard’s wide-ranging and contemplative documentary THE MESSENGER explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain fate of songbirds might mirror our own. Moving from the northern reaches of the Boreal Forest to the base of Mount Ararat[...]
Spotlight on Independence Farmers Market
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesGet a behind the scenes look at the Independence Farmers Market! Join Michelle Pridgen, Market Manager, for a brief history and behind the scenes tour of the Farmers Market and learn about our other agricultural initiatives. We'll have drawings for a free IFM t-shirt and shopping bag.
First Friday Film Series: Look & See
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesFriday, May 4th at 7:00 pm, LandCare presents Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry. LOOK & SEE revolves around the divergent stories of several residents of Henry County, Kentucky who each face difficult choices that will dramatically reshape their relationship with the land and their community. In 1965, Wendell Berry returned home to Henry[...]
AG Innovations EXPO
Saturday, May 5th 2018 9 AM – 1 PM Free Admission Exhibits Demonstrations Kids Activities Box Lunches by Culinary Arts Students Greenhouse Plants Available for Sale Land Stewardship Competition Open to the Public, Awards 1pm
First Farmers Market of the Season!
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesThe Independence Farmers Market began in 2007. A local grower and producer market, the Independence Farmers Market is open seasonally on Fridays from 9am to 1pm and features local meats, vegetables, herbs, plant starts, preserves, baked goods, crafts, and more. The seasonal market offers special events, featuring Farm Fresh Kids Day, the Berry Festival, Tomato Day,[...]
Food Forest Work Day
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesJoin the Grayson Permaculture Group as we build a Food Forest at Church of the Good Shepherd in Galax. Tools & gloves provided, bring water and a snack. Contact [email protected] for more information or check out our Facebook Page.
Non-Native Invasive Plants: Looking for a Solution
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesLandCare board member, Cynthia Taylor will discuss the problem of non-native invasive plants in our area and possible solutions. Cynthia is past-president of the Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council and worked for many years in Georgia restoring native habitats by removing invasive plants and restoring streams. She developed the first Cooperative Weed Management Area in[...]