Attendee FAQs - 2026 Summit - Arizona Grand Resort
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We look forward to sharing and learning with you and our 500+ other attendees!
The Growing School Gardens Summit is hosted by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation in Partnership with Life Lab and the School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network.
Learn more about these collaborators.
We recognize that many school garden support professionals can sometimes feel siloed in their work. The Summit provide an opportunity inform, inspire and invigorate the school garden movement through peer to peer engagement & sharing.
In keeping with Summit’s spirit of peer to peer collaboration our Summit Planning Teams are made up of school garden champions like you!
Summit Registration will open on Thursday, February 19 at 11am in Lobby Area of the Arizona Grand Resort.
Hotel room check-in is 4pm and check-out is 11am. Luggage storage is available at the lobby area.
The hotel will require a credit card hold for incidentals upon check-in.
Thursday breakfast and lunch options are available in one of the resort’s many restaurants.
Summit Hotel – Arizona Grand Resort and Spa View details, directions, parking and more at our Lodging and Travel Page
8000 South Arizona Grand E, Phoenix, AZ 85044
American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, contact hotel to for special room needs.
The venue is smoke-free, but there are designated smoking areas.
Service animals are allowed on site.
Visit www.arizonagrandresort.com/faqs for more hotel information
For guests who need mobility assistance, the Arizona Grand Resort offers complimentary rides across the property on their golf carts. Guests must text the resort’s main text line with the phone number they’re given at check in. Please text 15 minutes prior to needing a ride as they are first come, first served.
For those needing ADA compliant rooms, please request your needs directly with the Arizona Grand Resort.
Things to Bring
We suggest you pack a water bottle and consider bringing your own coffee mug or travel thermos to keep your beverage warm and handy!
If you want to exercise, bring appropriate attire – see the exercise section below.
If you have business cards or program information you might want to pack that too.
Things to Share
We will have a few tables where you can share and exchange program literature.
- Publishers Table – Have you a published a garden-based education book? If so bring a sample copy to display along with a note or QR code to share purchasing or download information. See the Authors FAQ for more information.
What to Wear
This is not a formal affair. Dress comfortable and casual and check the weather before you come.
We expect low 70s-40s with sunshine.
Bring swim, hike, and/or gym attire if you wish to partake in those activities.
At the Arizona Grand Resort there is a grill, bar, and grab and go marketplace in the lobby. There are additional restaurants on site as well. To learn more visit www.arizonagrandresort.com/dining
The Resort has great fitness amenities and is adjacent to the South Mountain Preserve for hiking and running. To learn more visit www.arizonagrandresort.com/arizona-grand-athletic-club
Phoenix is home to the Desert Botanical Garden, a treat for plant lovers to visit. If you arrive early on Wednesday or Thursday consider visiting them. They are closed for a special event on Saturday and Sunday the 21-22.
Yes, the Arizona Grand Resort has free parking.
We are using Sched as our conference agenda tool. There will be no printed agenda and session sign ups via the app or website will be required.
You will need to have a Sched profile to
- Sign up for sessions
- Create your personal summit agenda
- Chat with other attendees
- Share workshop session feedback
NOTE: To interact with other attendees and receive updates from event organizer you need to enable the following settings:
Make your Sched profile and schedule public Internet privacy laws require that your Sched information remain private unless YOU mark it public.
Please take a moment to set up your Sched profile and add your headshot.
Visit our Summit Sched at https://schoolgardensummit2026.sched.com/
Then follow the directions to update your profile.
We anticipate many of our workshops filling to capacity, so it will be useful to have your profile set up to sign up for sessions.
To view agenda and sign up for sessions visit
https://schoolgardensummit2026.sched.com/list/simple
You can view the agenda now, but session sign ups won’t open until January 26th.
Once you are logged in with email you registered for the Summit with you can toggle various setting and views and add your sessions to your Sched.
Learn more here https://sched.com/guide/your-personalized-schedule/
App coming soon!
You can also view and and manage your agenda through the website. https://schoolgardensummit2026.sched.com/list/simple
Download the GSGSummit app to build your schedule, chat with other attendees, explore the property map, or view speaker bios. Please allow notifications so you don’t miss important info throughout the event.
Click here to access the property map.
Here is hiking and running map.
Prior to the Summit we will share specific map for our Summit in the GSGSummit app under Info and Venue Map
Once you are set up in Sched, our conference app, you can edit your session description, upload documents/presentations, engage with your attendees.
Once logged in to Sched follow the link – You’re speaking at this event! Manage & promote your session →
Summit Workshop Presenter Tips
Main Stage Lighting Talk Presenter Information
Have you a published a garden-based education book? If so bring a sample copy to display along with a note or QR code to share purchasing or download information. We’ll have a Publishers Table set up alongside other “Share Tables” for attendees to browse throughout the event.
This space will be shared by various authors so we ask you only place one copy of your book on the table.
Depending on interest we may host an authors hour. Share your interest on our Peer to Peer Engagement Survey and will be back in touch.
In the Sched app, you will be able to share your feedback for each session you attend.
We will be sharing a post summit evaluation to solicit your feedback.
Question, comment, or concern? Contact us at summit@sprouts.com
In keeping in line with our Summit Commitments of People, Place, Food we are working to create a welcoming environment that considers the needs and comfort of all attendees.
Thank you for submitting your dietary restrictions and accessibility needs in the registration process.
From Thursday night to Sunday morning, all meals will be provided. Additionally we will provide beverage breaks and snacks throughout the Summit!
We eat very well at our events! The Summit menu is created in collaboration with Sprouts Farmers Market Culinary Director Matt Pratta. All meals will have menu items to meet dietary needs such as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free. Ingredient list will be posted or available upon request.
For those arriving early or staying after, there is a grill, bar, and grab and go marketplace in the lobby. There are additional restaurants on site as well. To learn more visit www.arizonagrandresort.com/dining
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning fellow summit attendees will be leading optional yoga classes, walks, local trail runs, and other fun morning exercise options. Consider bringing your own yoga mat if a mat is important for you.
Fill out the Peer Engagement Survey to suggest a morning exercise session to lead.
The hotel has onsite fitness facilities with treadmills, weight machine, free weights, stationary bikes, a 5 lane lap pool and hot tub.
The Resort is adjacent to the 17,000 acre South Mountain Preserve for hiking and running. Here is a simple hiking and running map
There is also a water park to play in!
Pack appropriate attire to enjoy yourself.
In addition to workshop sessions, demo lessons, field trips and deeper dive workshops we have designed networking opportunities with the intention of creating meaningful connections.
View the conference Sched to learn more about
Extracurriculars and Morning Exercise
Designated Networking Sessions
Fill out the Peer Engagement Survey to suggest a topic to lead.
Thursday Night – Optional extracurriculars in the evening.
Friday Lunch – Seating by Program Scale
Friday Afternoon – Affinity Groups
Saturday Afternoon – Peer Learning Communities and Solution Sessions
Saturday Night – DIY networking rooms
Sunday Breakfast – Seating by Regions
Lactation Room will designated and location will be updated on this FAQ
Summit partner the School Garden Support Organization www.sgsonetwork.org hosts webinars, an online forum, and professional learning communities.
