About the School
Common Ground, operated by the New Haven Ecology Project, Inc., is a nonprofit center for environmental learning and leadership located in New Haven, Connecticut. The organization focuses on connecting people to the natural world, promoting healthy food, and enhancing education through its offerings, which include Common Ground High School, a community environmental education center, and an urban farm. The center serves as a hub for young people, schoolchildren, the general public, and environmental practitioners to engage in learning and leadership. It spans about 20 acres of land adjacent to West Rock Ridge State Park, where it supports environmental education, farm activities, and campus improvements for visitors. Common Ground aims to enrich the community and provide outdoor access, fostering a deeper connection to the environment.