Common Ground Community Development

Common Ground Community Development Current projects focus on increasing local food production capacity and food security, green technology and ecological restoration. A.

Common Ground acknowledges the financial support of the following agencies and organizations:

The ACOA/MBO Consultant Advisory Services Fund, The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agriculture Research Initiative, The Canadian Mental Health Association, The City of St. John’s Capital Grant, Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador, The Eastern Health Community Development Fund, Environment Cana

da’s EcoAction Community Funding Program, The Home Depot Evergreen Rebuilding Nature Grant, The Lush Cosmetics Charity Pot, Memorial University of Newfoundland Public Engagement Accelerator Fund, Mountain Equipment Co-op, The Newfoundland and Labrador Collaboration Incentive Fund, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Community Garden Support Program, The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development Community Healthy Living Fund, The Wal-Mart Evergreen Green Grant, The Wellness Coalition-Avalon East. Thanks also to the following businesses, organizations, and individuals who have provided their generous support:

C. Pippy Park Commission, Holland Nurseries, Holden's Transport, Home Depot, Homesol Building Solutions, Jewer Bailey Consultants ULC, Kent Building Supplies, Oceanex,

Old Earth Arborists, Provincial Fence Products, LUSH Cosmetics, Perfectly Perennial Herbs and Seeds, Robert Oliver, Sharon Pippy, The Seed Company by E.W. Gaze (Gaze Seed Co.), Solaroof, Technical Lift and Transport, David W. Vallis

Common Ground also acknowledges the support of our many donors, volunteers, and community partners, without whom our work could not be possible.

Thank you to the Pippy Park organizers, the many wonderful people seeking volunteer opportunities, and the amazing organ...
07/20/2026

Thank you to the Pippy Park organizers, the many wonderful people seeking volunteer opportunities, and the amazing organizations who made yesterday's volunteer fair at North Bank Lodge a great success! Interested in volunteering at Common Ground's garden and greenhouse site? Join in the fun and help us to grow food for local charities! You can always DM me (Lori Heath, Project Manager) here, or reach out through our website at https://rootconnection.wixsite.com/common-ground!

🙌 Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Come see what’s out there!Join us for the Volunteer Fair in Pippy...
07/17/2026

🙌 Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Come see what’s out there!
Join us for the Volunteer Fair in Pippy Park and meet local organizations doing incredible work right here in our community. 💚
Whether you’re ready to volunteer, curious about different opportunities, or just want to learn more about the organizations making a difference, this is a great place to start.
✨ Meet local organizations
✨ Discover volunteer opportunities
✨ Find the perfect fit for your interests
✨ Learn how you can make a difference
📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park
Everyone is welcome! Drop by, meet our amazing Park Partners, ask questions and see where volunteering might take you. 😊
📲 RSVP using the QR code on the poster.
Tag someone who’s been saying, “I’d love to volunteer, I just don’t know where to start!” 👇💚
Presented in Partnership with:
Easter Seals NL
O'Brien Farm Foundation
YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador
Autism Society, Newfoundland & Labrador
Food Producers Forum
Ronald McDonald House NL
Rainbow Riders - Therapeutic Riding Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.
Marine Institute, Memorial University
Cloudberry Outdoor Play and Education
Common Ground Community Development

🙌 Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Come see what’s out there!

Join us for the Volunteer Fair in Pippy Park and meet local organizations doing incredible work right here in our community. 💚

Whether you’re ready to volunteer, curious about different opportunities, or just want to learn more about the organizations making a difference, this is a great place to start.

✨ Meet local organizations
✨ Discover volunteer opportunities
✨ Find the perfect fit for your interests
✨ Learn how you can make a difference

📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park

Everyone is welcome! Drop by, meet our amazing Park Partners, ask questions and see where volunteering might take you. 😊

📲 RSVP using the QR code on the poster.

Tag someone who’s been saying, “I’d love to volunteer, I just don’t know where to start!” 👇💚

Presented in Partnership with:
Easter Seals NL
O'Brien Farm Foundation
YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador
Autism Society, Newfoundland & Labrador
Food Producers Forum
Ronald McDonald House NL
Rainbow Riders - Therapeutic Riding Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.
Marine Institute, Memorial University
Cloudberry Outdoor Play and Education
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Over the holidays, please consider Common Ground for your holiday giving!Since 2011, Common Ground Community Development...
12/02/2025

Over the holidays, please consider Common Ground for your holiday giving!

Since 2011, Common Ground Community Development has initiated projects that encourage and assist local residents to grow their own food, while making donations of fresh vegetables to local charities.

Past projects have included the St. John's Safer Soil Project, (which promotes lead-safe gardening in urban areas), agricultural field trials, two demonstration gardens, and dozens of workshops and garden tours on various gardening topics. We are inspired by the ethics and principles of permaculture as we continue to develop and expand our non-profit community garden in Pippy Park, which includes a year-round greenhouse nearing completion.

Despite the water shortages of the past summer, (and having to buy water to keep the garden going), this has been our most productive year yet. With the help of our fabulous volunteers and supporters, we have donated potatoes, carrots, cabbage, onions, lettuce, beets, cucumber, zucchini, chard, kale, peas, leeks, kohlrabi, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs to the Gathering Place, Choices for Youth, Iris Kirby House, and Bridges to Hope!

On behalf of Common Ground, we wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season, and we thank you for considering us in your holiday giving!

You can visit our GoFundMe for our greenhouse and garden at https://gofund.me/a36a3233 !

To find out more about Common Ground, or to volunteer in our garden and greenhouse activities, visit our website at https://rootconnection.wixsite.com/common-ground

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St. John's, NL
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