Monthly Meeting: Christmas Party
Free Market 1173 N Independence Ave, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin us for a cup of good cheer as we celebrate the holidays together. Bring a drink, appetizer, or dessert to share. Meet at the Free Market on 21 north of Independence.
International LandCare Member to speak!
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesWe are excited to announce that Steve Burgess, an international Landcare member from Kandanga, Australia, will visit Grayson LandCare and speak Monday, Jan 15th at 7 pm. Steve, the 2016 Bob Hawke LandCare award winner, resides in the Kandanga community which is very similar to our community in the Twin Counties. He will discuss how they[...]
Promote Your Farm or Business with Video & Drone Technology
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesA passion for permaculture and organic farming drove local couple Ian and Candice Stevenson to establish Tiny House Farm in Grayson County, VA. While working as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ian recognized the need for a proactive approach to help educate and promote healthy and organic eating habits. Candice's experience in Marketing and Videography[...]
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