Westport GVI

helping Westport become a model sustainable community...

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"Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there.

What you choose to do with them is up to you."

 Richard Bach

 

Turning the historic Wakeman Farm into a homesteading educational facility - our Town Farm.

Growing our CSA, offering local organic produce at "wholesale" prices and supporting our farmers.

Helping the Westport Library turn its cafe into a model provider of healthy local food.

Sponsoring the Community Garden expansion and Easton El garden.

Researching steps the average Westport household can take to become more sustainable.

Supporting the Staples community with Eco-Fest, the Eco-Challange, recycling and internships.

Researching ways to increase our community's recycling. 

Sponsoring ongoing presentations on a wide range of topics - for the community at no cost.

Providing WestportNow regular column on local enviro and community-building news.

Sponsoring programs for organizations such as Earthplace, CFE, CLCV and Save The Children.

Helping Ridgefield and Fairfield launch GVIs.