Grayson Earth Day
EARTH DAY, Tuesday, April 22, 4pm
Ceremony, Pledge, Flag Raising
On the grounds of the Historic 1908 Courthouse
CLEANUP Day, Saturday, April 26
Join your favorite organization and clean up the river
& waterways, parks & public spaces and roadsides
PLANTING Day, Saturday, May 3
Plant a tree. Plant eco-friendly plants such as natives and
butterfly friendly plants. Plant red, white and blue plantings
in Independence. Plant a garden for your school.
TOUR of Environmentally Friendly Entities
Friday, May 9, 10 am
$28 ticket includes lunch and transportation between three environmentally friendly businesses
INFO FAIR & FESTIVAL Saturday, May 10
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Farmer's Market 10am
Downtown Activities & Concert
Downtown on the McKnight Lot
Procession of the Species Parade – 2pm
Dress as your favorite species; decorate your electric vehicle, hybrid car, non-motorized float
Booths, Information, Food, Vendors, Giveaways, Raffles, Recycle areas
Master Gardeners of the Blue Ridge
GCHS Horticulture Class
Pressley Ridge
Grayson LandCare
Cross Creek Farm
Veggie Oil Truck
SW Virginia Training Center
Center for New American Dream
GCG Solid Waste Authority
US Cellular
Land Stewardship Fair Demonstrations & Awards
Concert by Earth Mama – 4pm
Grayson Earth Day sponsored by TISEC, UpTown Independence & Grayson LandCare
Co-Sponsored by: Davis-Bourne Inn, Earth Mama