Grayson LandCare Office
Annual Meeting, Dinner & Silent Auction
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesJoin Grayson LandCare for our Annual Meeting Potluck & Service Auction at Ward Manor, 6:00 pm, Monday, October 15th, 2018. Come learn more about LandCare and support our initiatives in the community. Please bring a friend and a dish to share! RSVP online http://evite.me/7vgTT2QXm3 A Sampling of Auction Items Include: Weekend stay at Dream Rock Silo or Creekside[...]
Stream & Wetland Restoration
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesDr. Curtis Richardson, Professor of Resource Ecology Nicholas School of the Environment, Director, Duke University Wetland Center, will give a presentation titled: Stream & Wetland Restoration: The Key to Improving Water Quality and Habitat Diversity on your Land. Dr. Richardson owns property in Grayson County and has spent many weekends here. Dr. Richardson's research interests in applied ecology[...]
IFM Ice Cream Social
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesThe first one was so much fun, we decided to do it again! Join us for another Ice Cream Social Fundraiser Sunday, August 19 from 2-5 pm. We close down Courthouse Street and serve ice Cream with delicious homemade toppings and desserts. $10, kids under 10, $5. All proceeds go to fund the Farmers Market.
Life Cycles of Butterflies with Ellen Reynolds
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesIFM Ice Cream Social
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesCelebrate Dairy Month with our 2nd Annual Ice cream social fundraiser Sunday June 24 from 2-5pm. We close down Courthouse Street and serve ice Cream with delicious homemade toppings and desserts. $10, kids under 10, $5. All proceeds go to fund the Farmers Market
Non-Native Invasive Plants: Looking for a Solution
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesLandCare board member, Cynthia Taylor will discuss the problem of non-native invasive plants in our area and possible solutions. Cynthia is past-president of the Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council and worked for many years in Georgia restoring native habitats by removing invasive plants and restoring streams. She developed the first Cooperative Weed Management Area in[...]
Spotlight on Independence Farmers Market
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesGet a behind the scenes look at the Independence Farmers Market! Join Michelle Pridgen, Market Manager, for a brief history and behind the scenes tour of the Farmers Market and learn about our other agricultural initiatives. We'll have drawings for a free IFM t-shirt and shopping bag.
IFM Pre-Season Vendor Meeting
Grayson LandCare Office 104 Courthouse Street, Independence, VA, United StatesHave you thought about becoming a vendor at the Farmers Market? Here’s your chance to join returning vendors and find out about the coming season and enjoy a potluck lunch. Tentatively scheduled for the Grayson Landcare office at 108 Courthouse street unless we need to move somewhere larger. 1) If you plan to sell any kind[...]
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[...]
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[...]