Upcoming events.
Events at Common Ground
You are welcome here. This is your place.
This is Common Ground’s public events calendar and we look forward to you joining us on campus and in the community.
Common Ground welcomes visitors to come to campus and learn more about our work. If you are interested in scheduling a visit to Common Ground, contact Briona “Bri” Jenkins, Director of Development and Communications at briona.jenkins@nhep.com.
CGHS Open House
Interested in visiting Common Ground High School as a prospective student?
Open Farm Day
Open Farm Day
Every Saturday from April through November from 10 am - 2 pm.
Open Farm Day is free and no RSVP is needed.
Open Farm Day is a self guided experience and staff are available to welcome visitors and answer questions. There are lots of opportunities for play and exploration! Visit the farm animals, taste and smell in the children’s garden, look for frogs in the wetland, make a pie in the mud kitchen, or build a fort in the woods.
From April through November we will have staff outside to host Open Farm Day visitors. The animal yards and gardens will be open and we are happy to provide information about our campus and our programs and to recommend hiking trails in West Rock.
CGHS Open House
Interested in visiting Common Ground High School as a prospective student?
Rock to Rock
Join us Saturday, April 25, 2026
What is Rock to Rock?
A city-wide celebration of Earth Day!
Bike rides and hikes on Saturday, 4/25 from East Rock to West Rock - hence the name!
An integral fundraiser for more than 20 nonprofit partners, including Common Ground!
Click the link below to learn more, donate, and register.
NatureYear Open House
Join us for an open house to learn about full and half day forest school programs for children ages 4 - 14+ for next school year! Children are welcome at the open house. Staff will be in stations throughout campus so that you can explore, meet teachers, and ask questions. There is no formal presentation and you can arrive/depart anytime from 3:30 - 5:30. Most families want at least an hour to explore.
Program information is HERE. Attending an open house is a great way to ask questions, explore the campus, and meet staff. NatureYear applications will be open from April 15 - June 15 for next school year.
RSVP for an open house HERE (this will also add you to the email list to be informed when we open applications for the coming school year!)
Seedling Sale
Every year in May we host one of the farm’s largest access, income generating and community building opportunities!
We grow over $20,000 worth of seedlings that we sell at affordable pricing to new and experienced gardeners and urban farmers in the New Haven area. We aim to provide standard vegetables, herbs and flowers, but also ones that are culturally specific to the diverse population of our community. For example, bitter melon, seasoning peppers (like aji dulce and Grenada), lemongrass, callaloo, collards, cilantro, napa cabbage and more.
Seedling Sale
Every year in May we host one of the farm’s largest access, income generating and community building opportunities!
We grow over $20,000 worth of seedlings that we sell at affordable pricing to new and experienced gardeners and urban farmers in the New Haven area. We aim to provide standard vegetables, herbs and flowers, but also ones that are culturally specific to the diverse population of our community. For example, bitter melon, seasoning peppers (like aji dulce and Grenada), lemongrass, callaloo, collards, cilantro, napa cabbage and more.
NatureYear Open House
Join us for an open house to learn about full and half day forest school programs for children ages 4 - 14+ for next school year! Children are welcome at the open house. Staff will be in stations throughout campus so that you can explore, meet teachers, and ask questions. There is no formal presentation and you can arrive/depart anytime from 3:30 - 5:30. Most families want at least an hour to explore.
Program information is HERE. Attending an open house is a great way to ask questions, explore the campus, and meet staff. NatureYear applications will be open from April 15 - June 15 for next school year.
RSVP for an open house HERE (this will also add you to the email list to be informed when we open applications for the coming school year!)
NatureYear Open House
Join us for an open house to learn about full and half day forest school programs for children ages 4 - 14+ for next school year! Children are welcome at the open house. Staff will be in stations throughout campus so that you can explore, meet teachers, and ask questions. There is no formal presentation and you can arrive/depart anytime from 3:30 - 5:30. Most families want at least an hour to explore.
Program information is HERE. Attending an open house is a great way to ask questions, explore the campus, and meet staff. NatureYear applications will be open from April 15 - June 15 for next school year.
RSVP for an open house HERE (this will also add you to the email list to be informed when we open applications for the coming school year!)
Feast from the Fields
18th Annual Feast from the Fields
Feast from the Fields is one of New England’s largest farm-to-table events. Join this joyous, open-air celebration on our urban farm oasis. Support our programs, enjoy live music, and taste food made by incredible local chefs featuring our sustainably-grown produce. (Ages 18+)
Holiday Bazaar and Wreath Making
OUR HOLIDAY BAZAAR IS HERE - PLUS WREATHMAKING IS BACK!
JOIN US SATURDAY 12/6 @ 10AM-5PM!
We're so excited to bring back this community event. Enjoy:
★ Wreath making (for the 26th year!)
★ 45+ Local artisans & craft vendors
★ Kids holiday activities
★ Food trucks & a bake sale
★ Raffles & MORE!