Monthly Meeting: Local Author Jim Minick
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesGrayson LandCare and Blue Ridge Discovery Center have partnered for a reading by local author Jim Minick from his new book: Fire is Your Water on November 20th, at the LandCare office in Independence at 7:00 pm. Minick will share a presentation on folk healing tradition, answer questions, and sign books. There will be a[...]
Winter Market & Christmas Tree Fundraiser
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin the Independence Farmers Market for a regular Farmers Market and you'll be able to pick up the pesticide-free Christmas trees and wreaths you ordered On-line at: http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market. We will have some extra trees and wreaths available. The Market will also have coffee and hot cider available for donation.Members of the Highland Camerata will[...]
Winter Market & Christmas Tree fundraiser
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin us for a regular Farmers Market from 11-3 in Town Park.You'll also be able to pickup the pesticide-free wreaths and trees you ordered from the Online Market at http://independencefarmersmarket.locallygrown.net/market. We'll have some extras but please order to be sure you reserve your tree. It's also the 3rd Chili Cook-off! Free to enter, and $5[...]
Free Market Christmas Shop
Free Market 1173 N Independence Ave, Independence, VA, United StatesDon't miss the Free Markets Christmas Shop! Date changed to Wednesday, December 13th from 10am-4pm due to snow.
Community Walk with Santa!
Grayson Parks 85 County Park Lane, Independence, United StatesFree Market Crafting Workshop
Free Market 1173 N Independence Ave, Independence, VA, United StatesThe Free Market is hosting a crafting workshop using items donated to the market. Join us to learn a craft and take home a delightful Christmas decoration for your home or a gift to give.
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[...]