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Join UFE’s Growing Together garden conference for educators on October 24, 2026. Explore school garden ideas, STEM activities, and community connections. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW 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 Get Tickets HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW Early bird BOGO ends October 15 Bring a colleague. Grow together. Join us for a morning of learning, connection, and inspiration. Buy one ticket, get one free through October 15. Get Tickets 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. Meet the Speakers Paul Yang | Owner & Founder, Brown Banana Organics Paul’s interest in worm castings began while caring for roses in his own front yard. He founded Brown Banana Organics in 2022 to help others build healthier soil, grow stronger plants, and discover the benefits of vermicomposting. DePhane Marcelle Weaver | Founding President, Garden Exchange Stands Org DePhane brings communities together through shared seed and plant exchange spaces and hands-on educational workshops. Her organization encourages people to grow food, share resources, and build a more sustainable future. Jérémy Chevallier | Founder, Permascaping Jérémy helps communities transform unused property into productive, water-wise landscapes. His work includes edible landscapes and community fruit tree orders, with a focus on making outdoor spaces useful for the people who use them. Kelly Hedberg | STEAM/Garden Integration Specialist, Rover Elementary School Kelly has more than sixteen years of experience teaching in gardens and outdoor settings. She founded Hedberg Garden Group in 2014 and supports schools through outdoor education program management, professional development, garden design, and curriculum adaptation. John Rothstein | President, Greystone Hospitality Group John brings more than 36 years of hospitality and food systems experience. He created The School Food Ecosystem Model™ to connect school meals, gardens, local farms, sustainability, and student learning. 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. Our community partners Help something great grow. Interested in becoming a conference partner, exhibitor, or sponsor? Connect with us to explore how your organization can support garden-based learning and stronger school communities. Become a Partner or a Sponsor

Get involved with UFE through volunteering, internships, sponsorships, and community partnerships that support environmental education in Phoenix. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW GET INVOLVED There’s a Place for You in This Work. Schools, volunteers, students, businesses, universities, and supporters all play a role in helping UFE turn learning into meaningful action. Choose the opportunity that best matches how you would like to contribute. Explore Opportunities WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Choose How You Want to Contribute Whether you want to bring a program to your community, share professional resources, volunteer your time, or provide financial support, there is a place to begin. Bring Project Grow Help your school or community organization create an active garden space for learning, wellness, and connection. Explore Project Grow Volunteer or Intern Share your time, build practical experience, and support UFE programs, events, outreach, and community projects. View Opportunities Partner With UFE Collaborate through sponsorship, professional expertise, donated resources, university support, or shared programming. Become a Partner Support the Work Your contribution helps expand educational programs, garden resources, and community learning opportunities. Donate Now GETTING STARTED Beginning Is Simple. 01. Choose an Opportunity Select the option that best matches how you would like to participate. 02. Tell Us About Yourself Complete a short form with information about your interests, skills, school, organization, or resources. 03. Connect With UFE A member of our team will follow up to discuss the most appropriate next step. NOT SURE WHERE YOU FIT? Let’s Find the Right Place to Begin. Tell us what you are interested in, what you would like to contribute, or what your school or community needs. We’ll help connect you with the right opportunity. Contact UFE

Explore sponsorships and partnerships that grow urban farming education. Connect with UFE to support hands-on learning. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Build Something Meaningful With UFE UFE collaborates with businesses, foundations, schools, universities, nonprofits, and community organizations to expand practical learning and create meaningful community impact. Partnerships can include sponsorship, in-kind support, professional expertise, shared programming, and valuable community connections. Start a Partnership Conversation WAYS TO PARTNER Partnerships Built Around Shared Goals UFE works with organizations to create partnerships that reflect shared priorities, available resources, and community needs. Program and Event Sponsorship Support UFE programs, educational events, community activities, or special initiatives through financial sponsorship. Educational and Community Collaboration Work with UFE to develop shared programming, learning opportunities, workshops, or community-based projects. In-Kind Support Contribute materials, equipment, professional services, meeting space, technology, transportation, or other useful resources. Professional Skills and Team Engagement Engage employees or professional teams through volunteer service, technical expertise, mentorship, or project-based support. Name* Organization* Email* Partnership Interest Send Partnership Inquiry LET’S WORK TOGETHER Start a Partnership Conversation Tell us about your organization, what you hope to support, and how you would like to collaborate. A member of the UFE team will follow up to learn more and discuss possible next steps.

Project Grow by Urban Farming Education helps Phoenix schools and community organizations build and sustain gardens through education, resources, partnerships, and intern support. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW JOIN PROJECT GROW HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close Growing Stronger Schools, One Garden at a Time Project Grow helps schools and community organizations transform gardens into active spaces for learning, wellness, participation, and connection. Because starting a garden is only the beginning, UFE provides practical guidance, educational resources, community partnerships, and university intern support shaped around each site’s goals and needs. Bring Project Grow to Your School Bring Project Grow to Your School HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close School gardens often begin with excitement but become difficult to maintain without consistent time, guidance, resources, and participation. Project Grow helps schools move beyond simply installing a garden. We work with educators and communities to create an active program that supports learning, shared responsibility, and long-term garden success. Starting a Garden Is Easy. Keeping It Growing Takes a Community. School gardens often begin with excitement but become difficult to maintain without consistent time, guidance, resources, and participation. Project Grow helps schools move beyond simply installing a garden. We work with educators and communities to create an active program that supports learning, shared responsibility, and long-term garden success. Our Garden Journey With You 1.Listen We begin with a conversation about your school, community, existing garden, available space, and what you hope to accomplish. 2.Plan Together, we identify your goals, available resources, educational opportunities, and realistic next steps for the garden. 3.Grow Project Grow helps connect your site with practical guidance, educational activities, materials, volunteers, partners, and university intern support. 4.Sustain Ongoing support helps your school address challenges, prepare for changing seasons, maintain participation, and continue building garden knowledge. Ongoing Support Practical guidance helps your school address challenges, prepare for changing seasons, and keep the garden active and connected to its community. Educator Guidance Teachers and school staff receive resources that help connect the garden with classroom learning, STEM education, nutrition, wellness, and environmental awareness. Garden Resources Project Grow connects participating schools with appropriate tools, materials, educational resources, soil support, and community partners when available. University Intern Support Trained university interns help with garden activities, student engagement, educational programming, coordination, outreach, and community participation. What Your School Receives Every Garden Has a Different Starting Point Some schools are beginning with an empty space. Others have an existing garden that needs renewed participation, additional resources, or a plan for continued care. Project Grow meets each school where it is. UFE works with educators, students, interns, and community partners to identify what the garden needs and create practical next steps together. Understanding the Space Learning about the garden, the school’s goals, and its current needs. Preparing Together Organizing materials, improving garden spaces, and creating a realistic plan . Learning Through Participation Connecting students and educators with hands-on garden activities. Supporting Continued Growth Providing guidance, resources, partnerships, and intern support as the garden develops. Every Project Grow site is different, but the goal remains the same: create a garden that stays active, educational, and connected to its community. More Resources. Fewer Barriers. Through UFE’s partnership with Denali, eligible schools participating in Project Grow may receive donated compost or landscaping materials to help support their garden. Materials are subject to current inventory, program eligibility, and availability. Transportation and pickup are the responsibility of the participating school. Additional instructions are provided after enrollment. About Volunteer & Internships Donate Contact Us 1634 N 19th Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85009 Urban Farming Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. © 2026 Urban Farming Education. All rights reserved. Ready to Grow Something That Lasts? Every successful program begins with a conversation. Whether you want to bring Project Grow to your school, strengthen an existing garden, explore a community program, or become a partner, complete the form and a member of the Project Grow team will follow up with you. Project Grow Interest Form Name* School or Organization* Email* Phone How can we help?* Send Project Grow Inquiry

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Explore volunteer and internship opportunities with UFE in Phoenix and gain hands-on experience supporting environmental education and community programs. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW VOLUNTEER & INTERNSHIPS Put Your Skills and Energy Into Action. UFE welcomes volunteers and interns who want to contribute their time, skills, and ideas to meaningful work. Opportunities may support Project Grow, community events, outreach, marketing, media, and other UFE initiatives. Apply to Volunteer or Intern WHERE YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE Find an Opportunity That Matches Your Interests Project Grow & Garden Education Support garden-based learning, program activities, educational resources, and participating communities. Events & Community Outreach Assist with event preparation, guest support, check-in, community engagement, and outreach activities. Marketing, Media & Storytelling Contribute to social media, photography, video, podcasting, design, writing, or digital communications. Partnerships & Program Support Help with research, community connections, sponsorship outreach, program coordination, and administrative projects. JOIN THE WORK Volunteer or Internship Interest Form Share your interests, experience, and availability below. Volunteer and internship inquiries are coordinated by Jessica Hauer, Program Director. Opportunities vary based on current programs, scheduling, location, and organizational needs. Submitting this form does not guarantee placement, but our team will contact you when an appropriate opportunity is available. Name* Email* Phone School or Organization* Opportunity Type* Area of Interest* Submit Your Interest

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Support Urban Farming Education with a tax-deductible donation. Your gift helps provide school garden programs in Phoenix and agricultural and educational initiatives in Africa. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW Help Us Grow Stronger Communities SUPPORT THE WORK Your donation helps Urban Farming Education create hands-on learning opportunities for students, educators, and communities. From school garden programs in Phoenix to agricultural and educational projects in Africa, every gift helps provide the resources, knowledge, and support communities need to grow. Choose a one-time or monthly donation through our secure Zeffy donation form. Urban Farming Education is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations support UFE programs and initiatives. Donors will receive a donation receipt by email. What Your Donation Helps Make Possible YOUR GIFT IN ACTION School Garden Programs Help schools develop and maintain active garden spaces that support learning, wellness, and student participation. Tools and Garden Resources Provide soil, plants, tools, educational materials, and other resources needed to support hands-on learning. Education and Community Programs Expand opportunities for students, educators, volunteers, and communities to learn through participation and collaboration. Local and Global Projects Support UFE’s work in Phoenix as well as agricultural and educational initiatives developed with communities in Africa. Learning, Growing, and Working Together From Phoenix school gardens to community projects in Africa, your generosity helps turn learning into lasting action. Thank You for Helping This Work Grow Every gift represents an investment in practical education, stronger communities, and opportunities designed to last. Thank you for being part of Urban Farming Education’s work. Make a Gift

Explore UFE’s impact in Phoenix and beyond through school gardens, hands-on learning, community partnerships, environmental storytelling, and global agricultural education. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW OUR IMPACT Growing Impact That Lasts At UFE, success is not defined only by the gardens we build, the events we host, or the content we create. It is reflected in the knowledge, resources, relationships, and sustainable solutions that communities can continue using long after our direct involvement ends. WHAT LASTING IMPACT LOOKS LIKE More Than a Garden Greater Access to Fresh Food Gardens give schools, families, and community organizations opportunities to grow fresh food while building greater knowledge and confidence around food production. Learning Beyond the Classroom School gardens transform outdoor spaces into active learning environments for science, nutrition, problem-solving, inquiry, and engineering. Stronger Community Connections Shared gardens bring people together to exchange knowledge, equipment, materials, labor, and encouragement while developing a greater sense of community ownership. Wellness and Inclusion Accessible gardens can offer physical, sensory, and emotional benefits for students, older adults, people with disabilities, and others who benefit from hands-on interaction with nature. Knowledge and Stories That Travel Through education, film, and conversation, UFE shares practical knowledge and diverse perspectives with audiences beyond a single garden, classroom, or event. Purpose-Driven Team Building UFE brings teams together through hands-on experiences that strengthen relationships while supporting gardens, sustainability, and community projects. IMPACT CLOSE TO HOME Building a Network of Knowledge and Support Through its work in Arizona, UFE supports schools, nonprofits, and community organizations with education, materials, practical guidance, volunteer involvement, and collaborative garden support. Through Project Grow, schools and communities gain access to the knowledge, relationships, and resources needed to strengthen their gardens and continue growing together. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Growing Food, Knowledge, and Opportunity UFE’s international work has supported communities seeking sustainable approaches to food production, nutrition, and agricultural education. At schools in Malawi, students and educators have explored composting, vermicomposting, raised-bed gardening, and other approaches to creating sustainable food sources. UFE has also shared updates about educational collaborations in Malawi and Zambia. “This project will help us grow our vegetables with great nutritional value.” — Ms. Amara, Likuni Secondary School Teacher KEEP THE IMPACT GROWING Help Create What Comes Next Your support helps UFE expand school garden programs, educational resources, environmental storytelling, and community-based projects in Arizona and beyond. Get Involved Donate Now

Explore upcoming UFE sustainability events in Phoenix, including educational workshops, community gatherings, conferences, and hands-on learning opportunities. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW Coming Up at UFE What’s Growing at UFE Explore upcoming UFE workshops, conferences, and community events designed to inspire learning, connection, and action. Be the First to Know Sign up for the Urban Farming Education newsletter to receive updates about upcoming events, educator workshops, community programs, and new opportunities to get involved. Email* Yes, I’d like to receive UFE news and updates. * Join the Newsletter

Contact Urban Farming Education to ask about Project Grow, partnerships, volunteering, donations, educational programs, media inquiries, or other ways to get involved. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW CONTACT UFE We’d Be Glad to Hear From You. Have a general question about Urban Farming Education, our programs, events, or community work? Reach out by email or phone, and a member of our team will help direct you. Email UFE CONTACT INFORMATION Email: info@weareufe.org Phone: ( 480)205-3590 Address: 1634 N 19th Ave Phoenix, Arizona 85009