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Job Title: Assistant Teacher in nature based enrichment programs Organization Overview Common Ground is a center for environmental learning in New Haven, Connecticut. Farm meets forest meets city on Common Ground’s 20 acre campus at

Common Ground — the nation’s oldest environmental charter high school, creating the next generation of successful college students and powerful community and environmental leaders — is seeking a passionate, creative, outstanding Part-time Long Term Substitute Biology

Aeryn Boyer at Open Farm Day By Kimball Cartwright, Director of Development A generous anonymous supporter will match, up to $10,000, 1:1, all individual gifts of up to $1,000 that come in between

Suzannah Holsenbeck, CT Schoolyards Program Manager The CT Schoolyards Program frequently hears the question: what do you do with school gardens in the summer when schools aren’t in session? It’s an excellent question and points

Job Title:  Forest School Teacher in the NatureYear Program at Common Ground   Organization Overview   Common Ground is a center for environmental learning in New Haven, Connecticut. Farm meets forest meets city on Common

Mobile Market Manager & Farm Crew Support Part Time Seasonal Position: Late June-September 2019 Organization Overview Common Ground is a center for learning and leadership, inviting people across ages and identities to connect to their

Meeting of the New Haven Ecology Project Board of Directors March 25, 2019 Present: Wendy Battles, Robert Parker, Beth Klingher, Michael Doolittle, Kerry Lord, Charles Negaro, Kyeen Andersson, Errol Saunders, Babz Rawls Ivy, Terri Snell,

Meeting of the New Haven Ecology Project Board of Directors February 25, 2019 Present: Robert Parker, Beth Klingher, Michael Doolittle, Charles Negaro, Wendy Battles, Errol Saunders, Kyeen Andersson, Brian Springsteen, Ilene Crawford Staff: Betsy Sneath,

Meeting of the Common Ground Board of Directors Minutes Dec. 17, 2018   Board members: Bob Parker, Wendy Battles, Kyeen Andersson, Charles Negaro, Kerry Lord, Jane Lee, Ilene Crawford, Beth Klingher, Mike Doolittle, Errol Saunders,

The Green Jobs Corps Program Manager is responsible for overall success of Green Jobs Corps – a long-running youth employment program that connects over 80 high school students with paid environmental jobs, leadership and career

Development Associate for Special Events and Communications – full time position Organization Overview From humble beginnings 20 years ago, Common Ground has grown into a nationally recognized center for environmental learning and leadership in New

Part-Time, Seasonal Job Opening: Coordinator, Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride Common Ground -- a high school, urban farm, and environmental education center -- is hiring a part-time, seasonal event coordinator to play a key

FOOD JUSTICE EDUCATION COORDINATOR 2019 Job Description ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Common Ground  is a center for environmental learning and leadership in New Haven, Connecticut, dedicated to a more socially and environmentally sustainable society. Farm meets forest

We’ve all got something to be thankful for. Regardless of the season, it’s always good to reflect on the good in our lives. Check out what CG staff are thankful for below! So much

Common Ground High School -- the nation’s oldest environmental charter high school, creating the next generation of successful college students and powerful community and environmental leaders -- is seeking a Support Educator. The SUPPORT EDUCATOR

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting June 25, 2018 Present: Ky Andersson, Wendy Battles, Ilene Crawford, Mike Doolittle, Beth Klingher, Jane Lee, Kerry Lord, Frank Mitchell, Charles Negaro, Bob Parker, Errol Saunders, Melissa Spear,

Common Ground is home to a charter high school and a non-profit urban farm and environmental education center. The site includes 20 acres of forested hiking trails, wildlife and diverse natural habitats, and a working

By Kimball Cartwright Director of Development Hardly a day goes by without hearing that eating fruits and vegetables means better health. Who hasn't heard someone sing the praises of whole grains over processed grains? So

The ducks have a warm coop to sleep in but still enjoy venturing out into the snow while their food is refilled and eggs are collected by farm staff. One of the most

By Melissa Spear Executive Director With the season’s first snow this past weekend, our site is covered in a cold blanket of white. Temperatures are frigid, and the sun is setting behind West Rock ridge

By Deborah Greig Farm Director Did you know that George Washington Carver developed 118 different products made from sweet potatoes including ink, the glue for postage stamps and flour? That 47% of freshmen students think fresh

Creamed Kale gives this simple baked potato a luxurious make over! Havarti is a mild and creamy cheese that is sure to please kids and adults alike. With the holidays around the corner, this recipe for

The tomatoes here at Common Ground are as big as softballs and we're scrambling to use them all before the Autumn cold sets in. I've been making different variations of this sauce over the past

Present: Babz Rawls Ivy, Monique Frasier, Bob Parker, Beth Klingher, Frank Mitchell, Mike Doolittle, Kimball Cartwright, Shannon Raider Ginsberg, Betsy Sneath, Liz Cox, Melissa Spear, Rebecca Holcombe, Meredith Odinak, Cornell Wright, Kerry Ellington, other Common Ground