Growing
Together
Conference
Growing Together is a garden conference for educators presented by Urban Farming Education. This half-day event brings together educators, school garden leaders, and community partners for hands-on learning, practical strategies, and shared resources.
Explore garden teaching tips, classroom resources, STEM activities, seasonal and water-wise growing techniques, and community connections. Leave with useful tools and fresh ideas for bringing garden-based learning into your classroom and community.
October 24, 2026 7 AM–12 PM | Grand Canyon University Garden
Early bird BOGO ends October 15
Included with your ticket
A morning of learning, connection, and ideas to bring back to your classroom, garden, or community.
Garden and academic learning sessions
Explore practical growing techniques and ways to connect gardens with classroom learning.
Meet fellow educators, garden leaders, exhibitors, and community organizations.
Connections and resources
Ideas you can put to work
Discover approaches to outdoor STEM, healthy soil, seasonal growing, and nutrition.
Certificate of completion
Receive a certificate recognizing your participation.
Community panel discussion
Explore how schools and community partners can share resources and grow stronger together.
Breakfast and water
Start the morning with breakfast while connecting with fellow attendees.
More to look forward to
Giveaways announced soon.
Watch for updates on giveaways for conference attendees.
Our hosts & community partners
Growing together
takes a community.
Thank you to the organizations helping bring educators, gardens, and community resources together.
Grand Canyon University
College of Natural Sciences & GCU Garden
Hosted by
Thank you to the organizations helping bring educators, gardens, and community resources together.