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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Options Near Blacksburg
| Farm | Location | Distance from Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Den Hill Permaculture | Christiansburg | ~5 miles |
| Floyd Ecovillage | Floyd | ~30 miles |
| Glade Road Growing | Blacksburg | ~0 miles |
| LEAP - Local Environmental Agriculture Project | Roanoke | ~45 miles |
| Riverstone Organic Farm | Floyd | ~35 miles |
| Seven Springs Farm | Check | ~30 miles |
| Leaping Waters Farm | Alleghany Springs | ~20 miles |
Ecological Integrity Updates
Small Grants to Preserve and Enhance Sustainable Living
Our Mission To preserve and enhance sustainable living in Blacksburg and environs by promoting clean energy, smart growth and mobility, ecological integrity, social equity, and reduction of waste (especially carbon emissions, and pollution). Did you know Sustainable Blacksburg has started a small grant program!? To encourage others to assist in accomplishing this mission, Sustainable Blacksburg will be awarding up to three…
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Week Four: 21 Actions for 2021
This is a special week for us and for the Earth. Earth Day is this Thursday (April 22nd) and there are a lot of activities and opportunities to volunteer around town! Why Volunteer? By its very nature, volunteerism is an important vehicle for sustainable development. Volunteerism lets people and communities participate in their own growth.…
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Week 3 Recap: Adding Native Plants to Your Landscape
Following up on last week’s action – Using Sustainable Practices in Your Lawn and Garden – this week we talked about the importance of Adding Native Plants to Your Landscape. One of the highlights of this week was our partnership with Plant SWVA Natives to give away 200 Redbud and Oak saplings! There are many…
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