This Week at Common Ground
January 11th - January 17th
We're looking for awesome teachers and interns for Summer Camp 2016!
Our day camp serves a diverse group of children (ages 4 - 13) who come to play, hike, cook with food from the farm, dig in the garden, care for farm animals, explore the wetland, build forts, get messy in the mud kitchen, and more! We're seeking teachers, head teachers, and interns who are excited to be outside all summer, playing, teaching, leading, and learning with children.
A complete job description and online application are HERE.
High School Open House Today!
High School Open House
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016, 04:00 PM
Common Ground High School, 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
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 23: Soil & Garden Planning
- January 30: Cool Weather Crops
- 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 23, 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