Grayson LandCare
Tour New River Hill Farm September 19
Please note the early meeting time of 6pm! Days are getting shorter and we want to have ample time for the tour. We will tour the New River Soil and Water Conservation District's New River Hill Farm. It operates under a conservation easement. We will also tour the newly acquired property that will become Grayson[...]
Annual Meeting, Potluck and Silent Auction October
Cox Chapel Community Center Cox Chael Rd, Independence, vaAs always, we look forward to a fun evening of great food and fellowship while voting on the slate of candidates for open board positions, bidding on auction items and raising money for Grayson LandCare. This year our Annual meeting will be held at the Cox's Chapel Community Center, 1639 Cox Chapel Rd, Mouth of[...]
Our annual evening with local authors at the Grayson County Library
We are pleased to hold our annual reading by local authors at the Grayson County Public Library in Independence. I can't think of a better venue for an evening featuring the joys of storytelling.
Seed Swap April 1st 11am-noon Wythe Grayson Regional Library
Grayson County Library 147 S. Independence Ave, Independence, United StatesIt's no April Fools joke! Grayson LandCare and the Grayson County Public Library in Independence are holding our second seed swap on April 1st from 11 am to noon in the main area of the Library. Please bring seeds to share and swap. You are welcome to take seeds even if you don't have any[...]
LandFair presentation of projects and awards Sunday April 23 3-4 pm, GLC office
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesEveryone is invited to join us Sunday April 23rd from 3-4 pm in the Grayson LandCare office at 104 Courthouse Street in Downtown Independence. Support our local high school students and watch the presentation of awards. The talented winner will receive $1,000!onment, community, economy,
POSTPONED! June 19th meeting POSTPONED!
Church of the Good Shepherd 9441 Grayson Pkwy, Galax, VA, United StatesThis 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 19th for a cookout at 6 pm followed by a tour of the garden. Bring[...]
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[...]