Independence 1908 Courthouse
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[...]
June meeting features Neal Kilgore of Virginia Outdoor Foundation
Independence 1908 Courthouse 107 E Main St , Independence, VA, United StatesNeal Kilgore of the Virginia Outdoor Foundation(VOF) will be the featured speaker Monday June 20 at the 1908 Baldwin Auditorium. He will discuss using conservation easements to protect forest and farmlands. Created under Virginia’s Open-Space Land Act, VOF creates easements designed to protect a variety of natural and cultural values, including: Agriculture Forestry Natural habitat[...]
Reid Walters, speaker for Feb 21 meeting
Independence 1908 Courthouse 107 E Main St , Independence, VA, United StatesTown Manager Reid Walters will give an update of Town achievements for 2021 and plans for 2022. Join us at the 1908 Courthouse Baldwin Auditorium (Upstairs) February 21, 2022 from 7-8pm. All Grayson LandCare meetings are free and open to the Public. Reid Walters is the current town manager of Independence. In addition to serving[...]
November presentation features local authors
Independence 1908 Courthouse 107 E Main St , Independence, VA, United StatesIt has become a tradition to invite local authors to read from their books at the November meeting. On Monday November 15, at 7pm, we will feature authors Deborah Clark and Robert La Combe. Deb's new book is Turn Left at the Big Oak. Rob's is The Woodlands of Ivor. You can purchase signed copies[...]