Grayson LandCare
Shade Tree Pruning Workshop
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin us for a free shade tree pruning workshop March 22 at Town Park. The workshop is from 10 to noon and will be led by Casey Johnson. Casey has a degree in Horticulture from Penn State, manages the orchard at River North and is the Vice President of GLC. Dress warmly and bring pruners or[...]
Potluck and weeding at Town Park May 15
Independence Town Park 108 E Main St 24348, Independence, VA, United StatesAre curious about the orange flags around the retention pond at Town Park? Come see how the native seedlings fared this winter and help weed the planting. Join us May 15 from 5-6pm for weeding and plan to stay for a potluck afterward to reward your hard work! Contact Michelle Pridgen for more information. [email protected]
Using Herbs- May 17
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesJoin Michelle and Cynthia May 17 from 10-noon for an herbal workshop. We'll forage plants from the Food Forest at Church of the Good Shepherd and prepare them to eat, make a salve and a tincture. $10 payable the day of the workshop covers the cost of supplies.
Potluck, Plant sale, Tour and meeting THURSDAY June 19 6pm
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesIt'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[...]
Chestnut breeding, hands on presentation, July 26
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesCitizen scientist Clint Morse will lead a workshop on oxalic testing and give an update on exciting new developments in American Chestnut breeding. This is a joint project with the American Chestnut Foundation and Matthews State Forest. More details soon
Ag & Art Tour at the Permaculture Garden September 6
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesBe sure to include a stop at the Permaculture Garden during the Ag & Art Tour this year. Meet permaculture group members, take the tour of the Food Forest and pollinator garden. Learn about seed saving and plants for pollinators and permaculture. The garden is located at the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 9441[...]
Harvest Moon Social, Auction and Annual Meeting is October 20. YOU are invited!
Grange Hall, Troutdale Va 840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, United StatesYou are cordially invited to join Grayson LandCare Monday, October 20 6:00-9pm at the Goodwill Grange #959, 840 Grange Hall Road, Troutdale VA, 24378. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please bring your friends and an appetite! The schedule for the evening: Doors open at 5:30 pm, Silent auction and hors d’oeuvres 6-7:15 pm, announcements and[...]