Ecological care, open to all.
In the hills of Appalachian Virginia, gardening isn’t just about growing food. It’s about growing community. Common Ground Appalachia Institute shares accessible gardening guides, adaptive tools, and sustainable land management resources with neighbors who want to grow but face hurdles, whether that’s mobility, land access, or not knowing where to start.
Our Mission
Common Ground Appalachia Institute is a living educational initiative in permaculture and ecological restoration in the Appalachian Mountains. We restore native ecosystems, document accessible land stewardship practices, and build inclusive, community-centered models that help people participate in ecological care regardless of ability, income, or prior experience.
Our First Goal: $500
As a new CORE Cause, our first step is raising $500. Reaching this goal unlocks CORE Foundation’s fundraising tools and greater visibility, so we can bring our work to more communities across the region. From there, we’re building toward:
- Our first fully accessible raised garden bed, for a neighbor who can’t kneel or bend
- A bigger free library of adaptive gardening guides and templates
- A tool-lending program, so no one has to buy what they can borrow
Help Us Clear the First Hurdle
We’re asking our community, the people who believe everyone deserves common ground, to help us get there. 25 people giving $20. 50 people giving $10. However it comes together, every dollar brings us closer to doing more of what we already do best: helping neighbors grow.
Common Ground Appalachia Institute is fiscally sponsored by CORE Foundation, EIN 20-5997764. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.