Common Ground Appalachia Institute

Common Ground Appalachia Institute Common Ground Appalachia Institute supports accessible, regenerative land stewardship and ecological education in Appalachia.

Common Ground Appalachia Institute (CGAI) is building programs at the intersection of accessibility, ecological restoration, and hands-on education in Appalachia. We partner with community groups and land stewards to create practical, inclusive pathways into gardening, conservation, and regenerative stewardship. We’re currently gathering input to shape early programs—your voice helps guide what we build next.

Accessible raised beds take many shapes!
05/29/2026

Accessible raised beds take many shapes!

It's time to start our 2026 Veggie Trial! Well, it's a bit past time, but better late than never! This year’s trial incl...
05/04/2026

It's time to start our 2026 Veggie Trial! Well, it's a bit past time, but better late than never! This year’s trial includes one plant of each of the following varieties:

Crookneck Squash: Multipik and Yellow Crookneck
Marigold: Brocade Mix and Bonanza Harmony
Chive: Staro and Dolores
Cucumber: Bushy and Quick Snack
Yard-long Bean: Red Noodle and Python
Pepper: Orange Spice and Early Jalapeño
Paste Tomato: San Marzano and Juliet

Now let's see if any of these seeds pop!

Hi neighbors! — I’m launching Common Ground Appalachia Institute (CGAI), a local effort focused on accessible, regenerat...
03/03/2026

Hi neighbors! — I’m launching Common Ground Appalachia Institute (CGAI), a local effort focused on accessible, regenerative land stewardship + ecological education here in Appalachia. We’re in planning mode and collecting community input before we finalize our first programs.

If you have 3–5 minutes, would you take our short survey? Your feedback will directly shape what we build next. Thank you. 💚

Survey link:

Please click the link to complete this form.

We’re gathering input to guide CGAI’s next steps—and we’d love your perspective.Please take our short survey (3–5 minute...
03/02/2026

We’re gathering input to guide CGAI’s next steps—and we’d love your perspective.

Please take our short survey (3–5 minutes):
https://form.jotform.com/260212888474059

Your responses will help us prioritize programs, partnerships, and the kinds of learning experiences we build in Appalachia.

Thank you for supporting this work. 💚

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/02/2026

Common Ground Appalachia Institute (CGAI) is here to support accessible, regenerative land stewardship and ecological education in Appalachia. 🌿

We’re building practical programs that make it easier for more people—especially those often left out of outdoor work—to participate in gardening, restoration, and land-based learning.

Follow along as we share what we’re building and how you can get involved!

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Vesuvius, VA

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