Community Garden Connections

Community Garden Connections Community Garden Connections (CGC) builds local capacity to grow food and community--join us! Jean Kayira and Libby McCann.

CGC’s education and outreach enhance community resilience through installation and cooperative maintenance of 70+ raised garden beds alongside social service agencies and nonprofits. CGC offers safe places for community members to get outside, learn, and connect through gardening. Amidst Covid-19, CGC pivoted its programming to offer virtual workshops, educational materials, 150 “container gardens

,” over 1,000 pounds of donated fresh produce, and take-home soup kits to the community. Since its founding in 2011 by Antioch University New England, CGC staff have planted, harvested, and donated over six tons of food to the local community kitchen. They have engaged more than 1,000 community members, 25 partner agencies, and hundreds of graduate, undergraduate, and high school students. CGC is led by a team of student coordinators with support from faculty advisors, Drs.

The Institute for International Conservation (IIC) is making this month’s order of Cafe Solar and Dean’s Beans coffee & ...
04/24/2026

The Institute for International Conservation (IIC) is making this month’s order of Cafe Solar and Dean’s Beans coffee & hot cocoa!
All proceeds fund student research grants & innovative conservation work around the world! With your purchase, you are also supporting the livelihoods of indigenous workers, communities in Central and Latin America, and a local, fair-trade, sustainable business!
Deadline for ordering: May 1, 2026
Pick up: After May 13, 2026
Order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUPQEletypL0CP7K1KlUWHobeHG0sLjJaodkiiKZ33WChTKQ/viewform

Ready to lead for a more resilient future?Antioch University New England’s Environmental Studies Department is launching...
04/01/2026

Ready to lead for a more resilient future?
Antioch University New England’s Environmental Studies Department is launching a new Environmental Leadership & Community Resilience course for Summer 2026!
This 6-credit, place-based immersive experience brings learning to life—connecting you directly with communities, ecosystems, and real-world solutions. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, climate action, or community engagement, this course is designed to help you make a meaningful impact. Click the link below to learn more!
https://drive.google.com/.../1hmMPsODc3TgQ20b0ScG.../view...





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Garden Planning WorkshopTuesday, April 14, 11am - 1pmJoin Community Garden Connection at the Keene Public Library, in He...
04/01/2026

Garden Planning Workshop
Tuesday, April 14, 11am - 1pm
Join Community Garden Connection at the Keene Public Library, in Heberton Hall for a free workshop getting ready for spring planting your garden! Participants will learn about propagation methods, fertilizing, watering and tricks to keep pests at bay! Attendees will leave with two "seed snails" to grow out their own tomatoes and peppers, along with a tray of microgreens to grow at home! Click the link below to register!







Antioch University’s ES Department’s Community Garden Connection hosted a workshop about cold stratification of seeds - ...
04/01/2026

Antioch University’s ES Department’s Community Garden Connection hosted a workshop about cold stratification of seeds - Translation? - Plant select flowers and perennial seeds outside (yes - in February!) for anticipated spring planting! Propagation methods using sustainably sourced products were provided for participants to create and take home! Co-sponsored by the Keene Public Library. Community Garden Connection Stewards and ESMS graduate students Ben Radcliffe (Advocacy), Quinn Fitzpatrick (Environmental Education) and Daniel Andrews (Advocacy) led the activity that hosted a maxed out crowd of 45 participants.

Antioch University’s ES Department’s Community Garden Connection worked with volunteers to prune the older apple trees a...
04/01/2026

Antioch University’s ES Department’s Community Garden Connection worked with volunteers to prune the older apple trees at the Westmoreland Garden plot. With the help and guidance of our Westmoreland neighbor, Paul Steblein, the CGC team of volunteers got a great start on pruning back the trees. Pruning is a necessary management strategy to ensure the best production of apples for the upcoming season. Way to go team!

Northeast Organic Farming Association of New HampshireWinter Conference - Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NHSaturday, ...
04/01/2026

Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire
Winter Conference - Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9:00am - 5:00PM ET
This year's NOFA-NH Winter Conference's focus was community, resilience, and the transformative power of local food. This year’s theme, "Taking Root: Nourishing Community", honors the deep connections between land, people, and practices that sustain us. Over the course of the conference, attendees engaged in workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and skill-building sessions led by farmers, gardeners, advocates, and educators. It’s a place to collaborate with community members, exchange ideas, connect with old friends and new allies, and leave feeling recharged and inspired. . Pictured left to right, Ben Radcliffe (ESMS Advocacy and Westmoreland Garden Steward), Daniel Andrews (ESMS Advocacy and Westmoreland Garden Steward), Ashton Spangler (Alumna '25), Greta Drager (Alumna '25), Quinn Fitzpatrick (ESMS Environmental Ed and Westmoreland Garden Steward).

04/01/2026

Northeast Organic Farming Association - NOFA Winter Conference
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Daniel Andrews (CGC Garden Steward and ESMS Advocacy student) was interviewed by NOFA’s roving reporter as part of an upcoming radio spot! Click the video in the photo to hear the soundbite!

Northeast Organic Farming Association New HampshireSaturday, March 7, 2026AUNE ES Alumni Sighting!Alumni Ashton Spangler...
04/01/2026

Northeast Organic Farming Association New Hampshire
Saturday, March 7, 2026
AUNE ES Alumni Sighting!
Alumni Ashton Spangler and Meghan Hoskins tabling at the NOFA NH conference on behalf of Climate Action NH, a program of the League of Conservation Voters. The team was gaining sigantures in support of various conservation initiatives.

Friday, March 20 - It's Soup Day!11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Student Lounge, 40 Avon Street, second floorAUNE's Community Garden...
04/01/2026

Friday, March 20 - It's Soup Day!
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Student Lounge, 40 Avon Street, second floor
AUNE's Community Garden Connections invites everyone to join in for a bowl of free soup! Vegan and vegetarian options will be available! If you can (but certainly not a requirement) bring a cup or bowl and a spoon to help us support our sustainable mission and decrease the use of paper products. Otherwise, you can borrow a bowl and spoon from us! Hope to see you there!

Garden Planning WorkshopTuesday, April 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Heberton HallJoin An...
04/01/2026

Garden Planning Workshop
Tuesday, April 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Heberton Hall
Join Antioch University's Community Garden Connection for a workshop designed to kickstart the spring gardening season!
Along with garden planning tips and tricks, participants will take home trays to grow their own microgreens and a "seed snail" to propagate their own tomato and pepper plants! Pre-register by clicking the link below!
https://keenenh.libcal.com/event/16321625






An Introduction to Nature JournalingTuesday, March 24, 6:00-7:30PMKeene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, KeeneOpen to e...
03/21/2026

An Introduction to Nature Journaling
Tuesday, March 24, 6:00-7:30PM
Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, Keene
Open to everyone - all are welcome!
Join Antioch University's Community Garden Connections team for a free workshop on how to get started in nature journaling! This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how to complete simple sketches, explore the use of watercolor, and make your own textured paper from recycled materials.
All materials are provided, and there is no cost to attend! Take home samples for you to explore further as spring approaches!
Simple pre-register by clicking the link below.
https://keenenh.libcal.com/event/16321499













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