Growing School Gardens Summit

February 19-22, 2026
Arizona Grand Resort • Phoenix, AZ

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From the Main Stage 2024

A gathering to inform, inspire & invigorate the school garden movement

A national gathering designed to support our shared work to strengthen the school garden movement at local and national levels so that all children and youth can have vibrant, resilient school garden programs.

Overview

The Growing Schools Gardens Summit’s heading to Arizona next February, bringing together over 700 school garden educators for four days of hands-on learning! Now in its third year, this event continues sparking new ideas, strengthening connections, and supporting the growth of school garden programs nationwide.

Key Dates

May 2025 — Calls for Sessions Open
Fall 2025 — Scholarship Application Opens
Fall 2025 — Registration Opens

Location - Phoenix, az

Gathering together in the hometown of Sprouts Farmers Market and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, the Arizona Grand Resort sets the stage for an enriching learning experience. Our inspiring Summit presenters and strong network of Arizona-based partners will bring engaging content to life—both on-site and through dynamic field trips across the Valley.

2022 Summit – From the Main Stage

What Took Place at the 2024 Summit in San diego

Guided by our Commitments and Values, the 2024 summit provided an innovative recipe for learning, including:

Abundant, intentional opportunities to make authentic connections, build community, and learn from one another
Workshop sessions led by school garden professionals
Field experiences to explore innovative food and garden programs
Engaging general sessions, including seasoned experts as well as inspirational school garden leaders taking the stage for the first time
An Emerging Leaders Program to support young professionals in the field
Opportunities to explore how we can work together to advance the national school garden movement
Classroom cooking and outdoor teaching lesson demonstrations

Planting Demonstration Bed

Stay Engaged in the School Garden Movement

Join the SGSO Network to …

Be informed of the 2024 Summit Announcement
Attend Peer-led Webinars
Engage in our Online Forum
Explore Promising Practices of Successful School Garden Programs

Join us at the 2026 Summit to:

Join a national assembly of professionals through the School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network
Share diverse perspectives and take home inspiring ideas and innovations on building and sustaining vibrant and resilient school gardens and school garden organizations
Discover promising practices from other School Garden Professionals, so they don’t have to reinvent the wheel
Gain a new spring in their step