Grayson LandCare
July presentation features Elizabeth Underwood of the New River Conservancy
Independence 1908 Courthouse 107 E Main St , Independence, VA, United StatesWe 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[...]
August meeting features invasive plant control with Cynthia Taylor
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[...]
September meeting features beekeeping and flower farming
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[...]
Annual meeting and Auction October 16 at the Fries Theatre, in Fries VA
Fries Theater 316 W Main St,, Fries, VA, United StatesWe 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[...]
Presentation of the LandFair projects and awards April 20, 11am at the Gate Center
Gate Center 122 Davis Street, Independence, United StatesEveryone 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!
No Mow, an introduction to Permaculture Principals June 22
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesAre 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[...]
River Cleanup August 3, 8:30 am
Feel like a morning on the river for a good cause? Join us at 1624 Battlefield Drive-look for the Grayson LandCare sign- between 8:30-9am to get organized and we will clean the area to just before Molly Shoals. Lunch will be provided. If you can't join us for this cleanup, there are cleanups every Saturday[...]
Harvest Moon Social and auction
Grange Hall, Troutdale Va 840 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale, United StatesOctober is coming and with it the Grayson LandCare Annual Meeting and Auction, featuring hors d'oeuvres by Chef Jen Cavey! We look forward to seeing everyone for this event. This year we are in western Grayson County at the Goodwill Grange, 804 Grange Hall Rd, Troutdale Va 24378. We are excited to have Chef Jen[...]
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[...]
Seed Library Open House
Grayson County Library 147 S. Independence Ave, Independence, United StatesThe open House at the Seed Library will be 11am to 1 pm Saturday, March 29 at the Library in Independence. The notion of the seed library is that you’ll “check out” some seeds early in the season and ‘return’ the seeds that you saved from your harvest. If you are a new gardener or[...]