Grayson LandCare

June 26 meeting at the Permaculture garden .
2023-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
This 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. Bring a side dish to share. The plant sale will be recently divided plants from the garden, not new seedlings. The permaculture garden features a wide array of native plants and most are excellent for pollinators as well. All proceeds go to support the Permaculture garden.

July presentation features Elizabeth Underwood of the New River Conservancy
2023-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Independence 1908 Courthouse, 107 E Main St , Independence, VA, 24348, United States
We 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 at 7pm at the Baldwin Auditorium of the 1908 Courthouse, the presentation is free and open to the public.

August meeting features invasive plant control with Cynthia Taylor
2023-08-21 17:30 - 20:00 | VA
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 can put into practice on your land in the coming month. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Division of Natural Heritage currently identifies 90 invasive plant species that threaten or potentially threaten our natural areas. Here is link to the list
https://graysonlandcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nh-invasive-plant-list-2014.pdf

We will meet at 5:30. Please bring a picnic dinner as we will need as much time as possible for this demonstration/presentation. Address: 433 Churchview Lane, Fries Va 24330

September meeting features beekeeping and flower farming
2023-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | VA
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 case of bad weather, Hank will talk about bees at the GLC office. Please meet at the GLC office to carpool, there is limited parking and 4 wheel drive is recommended. If you live on the western end of the county, please carpool with friends.
directions: Stay on HWY 58 west for 16.7 miles. Continue straight in Volney (at Corner Market) where it will become HWY 16. Stay on 16 for 2.1 miles. Ignore the first Wallens Creek exit. Turn hard right onto 736 (Wallens Creek Rd). Go .1 miles and turn left onto 736 (Woodcrest Rd). Go 1 mile and Mt. View Farm, 969 Woodcrest Rd, will be on the left (the first driveway on left after Yonder Lane with a green farm gate, which will be open) The driveway is .75 mile long and steep.

Annual meeting and Auction October 16 at the Fries Theatre, in Fries VA
2023-10-16 17:30 - 21:00 | Fries Theater, 316 W Main St,, Fries, VA, 24330, United States
We look forward to seeing everyone-please invite your friends and neighbors-to the Harvest Moon Dinner, Auction and annual meeting! We are happy to showcase the Historic Fries Theater at 316 W.Main Street, Fries VA 24330 from 5:30-9pm. The tentative schedule for the evening includes 30 minutes to meet and mingle, check out the silent auction items and place your bids. If you need a little more time, we’ll wait to collect the silent auction bid sheets at 6:30. Enjoy the potluck buffet, a short business meeting to elect new board members and end the evening with the live auction. Enjoy a fun evening with friends, a delicious meal and an opportunity to support a great organization.

IFM OnLine Market Open House
2023-11-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Grayson LandCare Office, 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, 24348, United States
The Independence Farmers Market will host the annual Online Market Open House at the IFM/GLC office at 104 Courthouse Street. This free event will be held during the regular pick up hours from 4-6 pm on Wednesday November 15. Everyone is invited to try samples, meet the vendors, get help setting up an account, and just pop in to say hello.

Holiday Card workshop
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Grayson LandCare Office, 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, 24348, United States
Instead of a meeting this month, we’ll have a hands-on workshop. Join us Sunday afternoon November 19 from 2-4 pm. Make your own holiday cards and gift tags with pressed flowers and ferns. You can also embellish with paint or colored pencils. $5 covers the cost of all materials for 5 cards. Kids are welcome with an adult.
Please rsvp to director@graysonlandcare.com by Friday November 17. Pay at the door. Light refreshments will be served.

Food Independence Distribution Nov 21
2023-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 | VA
The monthly Food Independence Food Distribution is November 21st. This is a week early to make sure folks get their boxes before the holidays. Thanks to everyone who helped with the Turkey Fund!

1st Winter Market, Nov 24, 11am -2pm
2023-11-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Courtthouse Street
The Independence Farmers Market Winter Markets will be held from 11-2pm on Friday November 24 and Saturday December 2. Both Markets will be held on Courthouse Street and Gate Center parking lot and feature IFM Kids Bucks. The first 25 kids to the Market tent get $5 of IFM Kids Bucks to spend on anything at the Market.
The November 24 Market features the annual Chili Cook-off. Bring a crockpot of chili-preferably already hot, to the Market between 9:30-10:30. Free to enter, $5 lets you taste all the chili and vote for your favorite. Winner of people’s choice will be announced at 1:30 and wins $100. Shop locally for the holidays with your favorite Farmers Market vendors.

2nd Winter Market, Dec 2, 11am-2pm
2023-12-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Courtthouse Street
The Independence Farmers Market Winter Markets will be held from 11-2pm on Friday November 24 and Saturday December 2. Both Markets will be held on Courthouse Street and Gate Center parking lot and feature IFM Kids Bucks. The first 25 kids to the Market tent get $5 of IFM Kids Bucks to spend on anything at the Market.
The 2nd Winter Market on December 2 features free Kids activities and your favorite vendors. In addition to the IFM Market, the Free Market Christmas Shop will be held in the Gate Center. 11-1 is just for kids-“elves” will assist kids to pick out a gift for family members. 1-3 Is open to everyone. It’s all free. Also visit the Christmas Bazaar at the Firehouse on Davis street. And be sure to stay for the parade and enjoy a visit with Santa and other Town festivities.

Free Market Christmas Shop
2023-12-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Gate Center, 122 Davis Street, Independence, United States
The Annual Free Market Christmas Shop will be held in the Gate Center. 11am-1pm is just for kids-“elves” will assist kids to pick out a gift for family members.
1-3pm the shop is open to everyone. It’s all free and the Cate Center Culinary class will serve hot chocolate and cookies.

Food Distribution December 19
2023-12-19 09:00 - 11:00 | VA
The monthly Food Distribution is Tuesday December 19. This is a week early to ensure folks get their box before the holiday.

Tapping black walnut for syrup
2024-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | VA
Tapping, it’s not just for Maples! Join Rick and Cynthia Taylor for tapping and making syrup from black walnut trees. They will discuss supplies, tapping/boiling/evaporating and finishing. Rsvp to cynthia@graysonlandcare.org for directions.
RAIN OR SHINE, most activities are under shelter

Pruning Workshop 11am-1pm
2024-02-10 11:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
YES, we ARE pruning today!
Join us Saturday February 10 from 11am until 1 pm at the Permaculture garden at Church of the Good Shepherd. The workshop will be led by Casey Johnson. Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State, manages the orchard at River North and is a GLC board member.
We’ll focus on fruit trees. If time allows blueberries will be included. Dress warmly and bring pruners or loopers if you have them.
RAIN DATE FEB 24, same time and place

Book Discussion-Noah's Garden
2024-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | VA
Join the Grayson Permaculture Group for a book review at the home of Ann Watson (call 276-768-8171 for details and directions) on Friday evening February 16th, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

We are reading a classic by Sara Stein, Noah’s Garden. All are welcome to enjoy food and fellowship with some lively discussion. A main dish will be provided but let Ann know if you are coming for a count and if you want to add to the potluck (certainly not required…there’s always plenty!!).

Grow More Vegetables, part 1, February 17
2024-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Courtthouse Street
It’s back. Learn to pack a 21/2 X 5 foot raised bed with a huge amount of vegetables! It’s easy to multiply by 5 so this works for larger gardens too. This is an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels. We’ll meet at the Grayson LandCare/IFM office at 104 Courthouse Street, Saturday February 17th from 9 am to noon. Snow date is the 24th, same place and time. Cost is $15, pay at the door, and light refreshments will be served. Planting dates, spacing, interplanting and succession plantings will be addressed. Using information from the best national and local gardeners you’ll learn to apply these techniques to a single raised bed or a full-sized market garden.
In order to get the most out of the class, please come with a sketch, or even just the dimensions of your space. In addition, think about the top 5 vegetables you’d like to grow. This “homework” will give you a head start when we break into groups and design gardens for maximum production. Start planning for a successful garden now. The class is limited to 20 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.
The next workshop which will cover pest and disease control, irrigation and fertility will be held March 1st, same location, price, and time. Snow date for the 1st workshop is February 24, March 9 for the second. You can take either or both classes.

Grow More Vegetables, part 2: Pest, Disease and Irrigation
2024-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Grayson LandCare Office, 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, 24348, United States
The Independence Farmers Market invites the public to an interactive vegetable growing workshop for all skill levels at the Grayson LandCare office, Saturday March 2nd from 9 am to noon. The office is located at 104 Courthouse Street in Independence. Cost is $15 and light refreshments will be served. This is the second part of our Grow More Vegetables workshop series. It is not necessary to have attended the first class to take this one. We’ll focus on managing pests, diseases, irrigation and fertility using organic methods and will include some hands-on demonstrations of various tools and techniques. The snow date is Saturday March 9. The class is limited to 20 people. Please email Michelle Pridgen at independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com to register.

Permaculture Meeting and potluck March 14
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | VA
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly meeting and potluck Thursday March 14 at 6pm. Contact Cynthia at cynthia@graysonlandcare.org for more more information.
Permaculture meetings are generally the 2nd Thursday of the month and include a potluck meal. Members take turns hosting.

Permaculture Workday Saturday March 16, plus yoga from 9-10
2024-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly workday March 16 from 10-noon. As a special treat, at 9am Susan will be teaching a yoga for gardeners class in the permaculture garden.
Permaculture work days are generally the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to noon. The best way to learn anything is by doing. Lend a hand and learn about permaculture.

Permaculture Meeting and potluck April 11
2024-04-11 09:30 - 12:00 | VA
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly meeting and potluck Thursday April 11 at 6pm. Contact Cynthia at cynthia@graysonlandcare.org for more more information.
Permaculture meetings are generally the 2nd Thursday of the month and include a potluck meal. Members take turns hosting.

Seed Library Open House April 13
2024-04-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Wythe-Grayson Public Library
Everyone is invited to join us for an open house at the Wythe-Grayson Public Library Saturday April 13 from 12-2pm. The library is the host for the seed library which got it’s start during the pandemic as seeds became expensive and in some cases hard to find. The premise of the Seed Library is that folks “check out’ seeds for free, and at the end of the season bring some seeds back to keep the library stocked with open pollinated varieties that do well in our area.
You don’t have to bring seeds to enjoy the open house and you are welcome to take seeds to try. We’ll have a brief class on saving seeds at 2pm and we’ll have handouts and other information. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by GLC and the Library.

Presentation of the LandFair projects and awards April 20, 11am at the Gate Center
2024-04-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Gate Center, 122 Davis Street, Independence, United States
Everyone is invited to join us Saturday April 20 from 11-11:30 pm at the Gate Center Conference room at Davis Street in Downtown Independence. Support our local high school students and watch the presentation of awards. The talented winner will receive $1,000!

CANCELLED:Planter Workshop and potluck at Church of the Good Shepherd
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
Due to low registrations, the workshop has been cancelled Join the Permaculture group for a planter workshop Thursday May 9 at 6pm at Church of the Good Shepherd. A meal will be served. Cost is $10 to cover cost of materials. Please RSVP by contacting Cynthia at cynthia@graysonlandcare.org for more more information.
Permaculture meetings are generally the 2nd Thursday of the month and include a potluck meal. Members take turns hosting.

Permaculture Workday May 11
2024-05-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly workday May 11 from 9:30-noon. All workdays are in the Permaculture garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333
Permaculture work days are generally the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to noon. The best way to learn anything is by doing. Lend a hand and learn about permaculture. Contact Cynthia Taylor for more information. Cynthia@graysonlandcare.org

Full Moon Wildflower hike and picnic May 22
2024-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | VA
Join Rick and Cynthia Taylor for a full moon wildflower hike and picnic May 22nd. Please contact Cynthia at cynthia@grsyonlandcare.org for more details and to reserve your spot.

Permaculture Meeting and Potluck June 6
2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | VA
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly meeting and potluck Thursday June 6 at 6pm. Contact Cynthia at cynthia@graysonlandcare.org for more more information.
Permaculture meetings are generally the 2nd Thursday of the month and include a potluck meal. Members take turns hosting.

Permaculture Workday June 8
2024-06-08 09:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly workday June 8 from 9:30-noon. All workdays are in the Permaculture garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333
Permaculture work days are generally the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30am to noon. The best way to learn anything is by doing. Lend a hand and learn about permaculture. Contact Cynthia Taylor for more information. Cynthia@graysonlandcare.org

Potluck, Plant sale, Tour and meeting June 17 6pm
2024-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, 24333, United States
It’s a field trip, cookout, plant sale and tour! Everyone is invited to the permaculture garden for a cookout and “ragged” plant sale. The cookout begins at 6pm at the garden at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA 24333., please bring a side dish to share. This will be followed by a tour of the garden and the plant sale beginning about 6:45pm. It is not necessary to attend the potluck to tour the garden. The plant sale will feature recently divided plants from the garden, not new seedlings. The permaculture garden features a wide array of native plants and most are excellent for pollinators as well. All proceeds from the sale go to support the Permaculture garden.
Other permaculture events include a No Mow workshop June 22 9am to noon. Its an introduction to permaculture principals and designed to help you think of ways to reduce maintenance and increase enjoyment of your space. In addition there are monthly workdays July 13 and August 10 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Galax. The public is invited to join 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. Bring your lunch or plan to join the group for lunch at a local sandwich shop. Email: permaculture@graysonlandcare.org for more information.
All Grayson LandCare presentations are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise. For more information about Grayson LandCare visit the webpage, graysonlandcare.org, email director@graysonlandcare or call 276-768-0597.

No Mow, an introduction to Permaculture Principals June 22
2024-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Grayson LandCare Office, 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, 24348, United States
Are you tired of spending your free time mowing? Save time and money while helping pollinators and wildlife! Learn to use permaculture design principles to reduce maintenance and increase enjoyment of your space, no matter how large or small. Cynthia Taylor will lead this workshop Saturday, June 22 from 9 am to noon at the Grayson LandCare office at 104 Courthouse Street.
The public is invited to this workshop. Please rsvp to 276-768-0597 or director@graysonlandcare.org, space is limited. Light refreshments will be served.

Permaculture Meeting and Potluck July 11
2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | VA
Join the Permaculture group for their monthly meeting and potluck Thursday July 11 at 6pm. Contact Cynthia at cynthia@graysonlandcare.org for more more information.
Permaculture meetings are generally the 2nd Thursday of the month and include a potluck meal. Members take turns hosting.
