Since 2010, the ECCGA has helped start and support over 175 gardens in Eastern Connecticut. We have worked with gardeners in the community and in schools, social service housing, senior centers, faith-based organizations, and prisons. There are many local organizations such as the UConn Extension Service, Eastern Connecticut Conservation District, and UCONN Master Gardeners who are also ready to assist. The rewards are continuing high quality produce grown economically with camaraderie and improved neighborhood morale. Below is a small sampling of the gardens we support.
Schools
Volunteers Needed!
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (New London)
C. B. Jennings Elementary School (New London)
Winthrop STEM Magnet School (New London)
Charles Barnum Elementary School (Groton)
Claude Chester Elementary School (Groton)
Mary Morrison Elementary School (Groton)
Grasso Technical High School (Groton)
Great Neck Elementary School (Waterford)
New London High School/ STEM High School
American Legion Veterans Housing (Jewett City)
Chrysalis Center Inc. (Hartford)
A Mother's Retreat (Groton)
Reliance Health Houses (Bozrah, Lisbon, Norwich)
Stonington Community Center Children's Garden
Social Service Organizations
Community Gardens
Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation Garden (N. Stonington)
Giving Garden at Coogan Farm (Mystic)
Groton Senior Center Community Garden
Hewitt Farm (North Stonington)
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center
