By Henry Chisholm
Development Associate




Giving Tuesday is November 27! This year we’re focusing on our Free Family Weekend Events and our

We’ve all got something to be thankful for. Regardless of the season, it’s always good to reflect on the good

Program Description
Common Ground offers children in grades K – 8 the opportunity to learn, explore, have adventures, and make friends

Common Ground High School -- the nation’s oldest environmental charter high school, creating the next generation of successful college students

Suzannah Holsenbeck
CT Schoolyards Manager




On Saturday, November 10th, we hope you’ll join us for our 2nd Annual Fall Farm & Garden

Brandi Ocasio
CG student and Creepytown II organizer




Join us Saturday, October 27th from 4  pm-8 pm at Common Ground for

Adam Kelley
Interim Farm Manager




Through our student Farm Share Program, we're currently serving 15 families who receive 2-3 bags of fresh

By Melissa Spear
Executive Director




This weekend I hiked the Mattabasset Trail along Powder Ridge Mountain in Middlefield.  From the summit

by Joel Tolman, Director of Impact & Engagement
The school year has just started, but Common Ground 10th grader Anthony Mitchell

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting
June 25, 2018

Present: Ky Andersson, Wendy Battles, Ilene Crawford, Mike Doolittle, Beth Klingher, Jane