"In the end, we conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught." Baba Dioum, Senegalese poet

4:00 PM Ceremony at the 1908 Courthouse - Independence

Grayson LandCare, Inc., a local non-profit organization, is sponsoring a Land Stewardship Competition. The competition is open to all students in grades 8 through 12 who are enrolled in a school in Grayson County (Grayson County Schools, Galax City Schools, Oak Hill Academy) or who are residents of Grayson County and are homeschooled. Students can enter individually or in teams of two to five persons. The goal of the competition is to encourage the young people in the county to gain a better understanding of the economic and environmental problems that Grayson County faces and come up with real solutions that can help solve these problems. The competition starts March 17, 2008. Entry forms and short summaries of the projects are due April 30, 2008. The Land Stewardship Fair, where students will present their projects for judging and prizes will be awarded, will be held May 10, 2008.