Our mission: create and manage a place and space to provide fresh produce and
agricultural opportunities to students and the community of Waupaca.
A Brief History
The CEC Inc. is run by a volunteer governance board that operates, monitors, and guides the project-based charter school, and manages the community garden located on school grounds. Formerly the Waupaca Community Garden, this is CEC Inc.’s fourth year managing the 1/2 acre garden, which has a 14-year history. Since 2018, we have developed and strengthened a variety of partnerships: Wild Ones, Tomorrow’s Children, Waupaca Library, Board of Education, Living the Waupaca Way, The Arts Hub, The Hunger Network, Turner's Farm Market and various local farmers; and within the Waupaca County Community Garden Committee, catalyzing collaboration between community garden boards.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Chain Community Garden operates as a donation garden with a focus on production. Eight community plots are open to the public. Produce is donated to various sites in the Waupaca community: The Food Pantry, Foundations for Living, BreadBasket, Senior Center, etc. We need volunteers to help harvest produce and deliver to these sites.
Donation Schedule
Monday @ 8:30 a.m.: The Food Pantry
Tuesday 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.: BreadBasket
Wednesday after 9 a.m.: Foundations for Living
Thursday 9-10:00 a.m.: Senior Center
Friday @ 8:30 a.m.: The Food Pantry
We harvest in the early mornings and early evenings. Help is always welcome! Our shed has volunteer information if a garden expert is not present.
Community Plots
All plots have been reserved this year. If you would like be added to the list please contact us filling out the form below.
