This Week at Common Ground
January 25th - January 31st
Join Common Ground's team! Come join us for a beautiful spring day on April 30th. Celebrate Earth Day. Ride as a family -- all ages welcome on our family-friendly 8-mile route. Or join in our 12, 20, 40, or 60 mile routes.
We're trying to raise $20,000 to support Common Ground's work this year, and we need YOU to do it! (Find out more about what $20,000 would do for CG!)
Cool Weather Crops
To register: contact Norma at (203) 562-0598 ext. 226 or sign up online!
Saturday, Jan 30, 2016, 10:00 AM
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, 333 Sherman Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Rock to Rock Launch Party
Thursday, Feb 4, 2016, 05:30 PM
Coogan Pavilion, New Haven, CT, United States
February Vacation Programs
Children who are staying for extended day (2 – 4 PM) have snack time (bring your own) and then they have open recreation time. Extended day activities include games, art, and outside playtime!
9 AM – 2 PM each day, with optional extended day from 2PM - 4 PM
Program fee: $35 per day, $15 per day for extended day.
Limited financial aid is available to qualified applicants from any town – download an application HERE.
Monday, Feb 15, 2016, 09:00 AM
358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Winter Home School Adventures
- Wednesday, February 17: Winter Survival
- Wednesday, March 9: Maple Sugaring
Who: Children ages 3 and up with a parent or caregiver (no drop-off option available for winter classes). Program fee: $15 for the first child ages 3 and up, $10 for each additional child (ages 3 and up). No charge for children ages 2 and under who are attending with a sibling.
Questions? Call 203-389-4333 x 1213 or email rholcombe@commongroundct.org
or find more information HERE.
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016, 09:30 AM
358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Grow it! Intro to Gardening Workshops
Join Rachel Ziesk, Advanced Master Gardener, for a series of classes that will cover everything you need to be a successful gardener come Spring 2016!
This series is being co-hosted by Common Ground and Neighborhood Housing Services with support from the USDA Risk Management Agency, UCONN, and the CT Dept. of Agriculture.
- January 30: Cool Weather Crops
- February 6: Soil & Garden Planning
- February 13: Warm Weather Crops
- February 27: Container Gardening & Seed Starting
- March 12: Edible Landscaping & Edible/Invasive Weeds
- March 26: Pests, Disease & Organic Controls
$20-$30 per class, sliding scale; $100 to register for the full series.
Note: Discounts may be available. If you'd like to inquire, please call 203-562-0598. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
If you'd like to pay for the workshop(s) in person, you may bring a check or money order to Norma Pantoja at Neighborhood Housing Services (333 Sherman Avenue, New Haven) before the date of the class.
Saturday, Jan 30, 2016, 10:00 AM
333 Sherman Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Let us know what you think!
Send us a note- we always want to hear your feedback! Send replies to jdelia@commongroundct.org or respond directly to this email newsletter.
Common Ground High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center
Email: jdelia@commongroundct.org
Website: www.commongroundct.org
Location: 358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT, United States
Phone: 203-389-4333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonGroundConnecticut
Twitter: @CommonGroundCT