Common Ground – Page 2 – High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center

Loading...

Common Ground High School Resumes Hybrid Learning April 19

Visit our high school home page for resources for students & families in the context of hybrid learning, COVID-19, and more.

Learn More

Get Support
Visit Us!

Learn about programs for children, families, and adults.
See Our Impact
Greater than 90% graduation and college acceptance rates

15,000 community program participants

10,000 pounds of healthy, local produce
Common Ground is a Safe Space.

We stand with Immigrants & Refugees

We stand with the LGBTQ Community

Common Ground Home cgsandbox-admin 2021-04-27T09:31:27-04:00

chicks for sale

Baby Chicks are currently available for pre-order in our Common Ground Store. We also have an upcoming Chicks & Chickens Workshop hosted by the farm where you can learn all there is to know about raising happy and healthy backyard fowl

Summer Camp 2021

Camp is full for summer 2021. Camp information is at the link below, and you can join the waiting list by clicking the “register now” button on the camp information pages.

Summer Camp Information

Seedling Sale 2021

We hope to see you at our Annual Seedling Sale on May 14, 15 and 17th. This year we will have a seed swap, curated veggie and flower kits, walk-in shopping, and some reserved limited shopping times for folks who need a more predictably distanced shopping experience at our Seedling Sale. Click below to learn more!

The Latest from Instagram

commongroundct

common ground is a high school,
urban farm and environmental
education center in a forest,
in the city. new haven, ct.

Students, staff and volunteers are out here preppi

Students, staff and volunteers are out here prepping for our seedling 🌱 sale tomorrow! Come visit us tomorrow 12:30 - 5:30 pm! 🍉🫑🍆🍅🤤

🌱📸: @memoirsofadisha
🛻📸: @dibblin_diane

#seedlings #seedswap #seedsaving #gardening #organic #homegarden #homegardening #vegetablegarden #vegetablestarts #urbanfarm #farm #urbanfarming #regenerativefarming #commongroundfarm #peaceful #youthleaders #outdoorliving #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #racialjustice #ecosystem #outdooreducation #urbanfarming #cucumbers #eggplant #peppers #herbs #squash #tomatoes

Seedlings 🌱 planting seedlings! Farm work at Co

Seedlings 🌱 planting seedlings! Farm work at Common Ground is a family affair. Farmer Deb’s daughter Lea played a role in bringing these seedlings to life and we can’t wait to share them 💝 with you May 14th, 15th + 17th. Swipe to see some of the beauties we will have available at the sale 🍅🍆🥬🤤! LINK IN BIO for details!

📸: @dibblin_diane + @debgreig

#seedlings #seedswap #seedsaving #gardening #organic #homegarden #homegardening #vegetablegarden #vegetablestarts #urbanfarm #farm #urbanfarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #commongroundfarm #commongroudct #peaceful #youthleaders #outdoorliving #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #racialjustice #ecosystem #outdooreducation #urbanfarming #farmschool #youthempowerment #newhaven #newhavenct #connecticut #highschool

🌱 We can't wait to see you at the Seedling Sale

🌱 We can't wait to see you at the Seedling Sale May 14th, 15th + 17th. On May 15th from 9:30-4:30 PM, we will have a Seed Swap with activities (for kids and adults) to celebrate the beautiful diversity of these tiny living things that become food we eat! There will be coloring pages, seed stories and much more! Link in bio!🌻

🌱 Feel free to bring seeds to share (not required!), pick up seeds you've been looking for, share a seed story and more! Message us for questions + spread the word to seedlovin’ folx!

#seedlings #seedswap #seedsaving #gardening #organic #homegarden #homegardening #vegetablegarden #vegetablestarts #urbanfarm #farm #urbanfarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #commongroundfarm #commongroudct

We can’t wait to see you at our annual 🌱 Seed

We can’t wait to see you at our annual 🌱 Seedling Sale! As the soil warms, we’re approaching the time to plant and grow food. Growing your own food is both a pleasure and a blessing — and we’d like to help. Check out the LINK IN BIO for all the details! Read on to learn what's new about sale this year.

🌱We've added a Seed Swap on May 15th from 9:30-4:00pm! We will have activities (for kids and adults) and celebrate the beautiful diversity of these tiny living things that become the food we eat. Feel free to bring seeds to share (not required!), pick up some seeds you’ve been looking for, share a seed story and more!

🌱You can Sign up for a 20 min time slot to pick out/purchase your plants on Saturday May 15th 9:30-10:30am. These scheduled slots are intended for folks who need a more predictably distanced shopping experience. If you feel more comfortable having a scheduled time slot due to a health-related need or otherwise, this option is for you! Find link in bio!

#seedlings #seedswap #seedsaving #gardening #organic #homegarden #homegardening #vegetablegarden #vegetablestarts #urbanfarm #farm #urbanfarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #commongroundfarm #commongroudct

THE GREAT GIVE IS HERE! Link in bio to make a gift

THE GREAT GIVE IS HERE! Link in bio to make a gift! At Common Ground our educators and staff accomplish wonders ✨ with very limited resources. Together, we can change that and support their vital of work of listening to ⚡️sparks of engagement, working to uncover 🔎 passions, empowering youth to trust their inner guidance 🧭 and identify their own 🪄superpowers. Until the Great Give closes on May 6th at 8 PM please SPREAD THE WORD 📢 and if your immediate needs are met, make a gift to support this 💖fueled work! We deeply appreciate your support 🌱 in helping us reach out goal.

📸: CG farm team + @joelcallawayphotography

#commongroundhighschool #newhaven #newhavenct #connecticut #urbanfarm #urbanfarmschool #farmschool #youthleaders #climatejustice #racialjustice #regnerativefarming #farming #commonground #kids #youth #outdooradventures #outdooreducation #youthjoy #joy #seedsaving #plantingseeds #thegreatgive2021

GARDENING WITH KIDS - FREE, VIRTUAL COMMUNITY WORK

GARDENING WITH KIDS - FREE, VIRTUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP! Happening Mon. May 3, 3:30-4:30 PM. Link in bio to register! Want to dig 🪴 in the garden with kids? Join us for a virtual workshop full of tips and ideas from veteran teacher and gardener Kel Youngs. Event good for educators, parents, and anyone else who wants to garden with children! ☀️🌱

#gardeningwithchildren #gardening #garden #gardeninglife #kidsgardening #educationalgarden #learninggarden #workshop #communityworkshop #environmentaleducation #growing #outdoorlearning #getkidsoutside #gardeninglove #kidsactivities

Thrilled to share that Common Ground Farm is now i

Thrilled to share that Common Ground Farm is now in partnership with @eatpataka! In India "pataka" is popular slang that translates to firework. Their food is bright, bold and loud💥! We are so excited to work with a restaurant that not only makes 🤤 celebratory food, but also supports local farms. *Taste* our collab in action, order a spinach 🌱samosa today!

Slide 1/2: Common Ground Farm spinach moments by @dibblin_diane. Slide 3: Pataka’s spinach samosas!

#pataka #patakanewhaven #spinach #samosa #commongroundct #yum #indianfood #vegetarianfood #eatlocal #supportlocalfarmers #supportlocalfarms #urbanfarm #urbanfarming #spicyfood #newhaven #environmentaljustice #commongroundhighschool

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Upcoming events

Common Ground’s Annual Seedling Sale- Spring 2021

May 14 @ 12:30 am - 5:30 pm

Common Ground’s Annual Seedling Sale- Spring 2021

May 15 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Common Ground’s Annual Seedling Sale- Spring 2021

May 17 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

See Full Calendar »

Recent Blog Posts

DRAFT Common Ground Board of Directors Minutes: April 26, 2021

PLEASE NOTE: In order to comply with adjusted CT Open Meeting laws, this Zoom meeting will be recorded and posted on the Common Ground website New Haven Ecology Project Board Meeting Minutes April 26, 2021

Nature Notes 5/3/21

Happy May! This week the buzz is all about honeybees!

Join Us for the Annual Common Ground Seedling Sale- Spring 2021!

Common Ground's Annual Seedling Sale Friday May 14th 12:30-5:30pm Saturday May 15th 9:30pm-4:30pm Monday May 17th 12:30pm-4:30pm The regular rhythms of Spring are still being felt here at Common Ground; the trees are starting to

Previous 123 Next