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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

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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

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Urban Farming Education in Phoenix advances urban farming sustainability with hands-on learning, stories, and online resources—join a program today. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW Growing Together Conference | October 24 | Buy One Ticket, Get One Free Through October 15 | Register Now | Growing Knowledge. Sharing Stories. Creating Change. Through gardens, education, film, and conversation, Urban Farming Education helps schools and communities turn ideas into lasting action. Explore Our Programs GROWING TOGETHER CONFERENCE October 24, 2026 Learn More OUR MISSION Building Solutions That Grow With Communities Urban Farming Education is a Phoenix-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates practical systems to help communities grow food, use resources wisely, and connect STEM learning with real-life solutions. Every program is shaped around the needs and strengths of the people and places we serve. Learn About UFE Programs, Stories & Impact PROJECT GROW Project Grow helps schools and community organizations transform gardens into active spaces for learning, wellness, participation, and connection. Through practical guidance, educational resources, partnerships, and university intern support, UFE helps each garden grow alongside the people it serves. Explore Project Grow Harvesting Wisdom Podcast Harvesting Wisdom features conversations with people working across agriculture, sustainability, science, education, and environmental stewardship. Each episode shares practical knowledge, diverse perspectives, and ideas that can help communities move forward. Explore the Podcast Skyfire Film Festival Skyfire uses film to make environmental issues personal, understandable, and impossible to ignore. Screenings, panels, and filmmaker conversations bring communities together and connect powerful stories with meaningful action. Explore Skyfire IMPACT IN ACTION UFE creates hands-on learning opportunities that help students, educators, and communities turn knowledge into meaningful action. From school gardens in Phoenix to agricultural and educational projects in Africa, our work builds practical skills, strengthens local knowledge, and supports solutions designed to last. View Our Impact GET INVOLVED Let’s Grow Something That Lasts. Your support helps expand school garden programs, educational resources, environmental storytelling, and community-based projects in Arizona and beyond. Partner With UFE Donate Now Coming Up at UFE What’s Growing at UFE Explore upcoming UFE workshops, conferences, and community events designed to inspire learning, connection, and action. The UFE Books Store Is Coming Soon Explore books and educational resources created to inspire learning, sustainable growing, and stronger communities. We’re preparing the store now. Check back soon to discover the collection. THE LATEST FROM UFE Follow @weareufe for program updates, community stories, event highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments. Load more Newsletter Stay Connected to UFE Email* Yes, I’d like to receive UFE news and updates. * Join the Newsletter

Learn about Urban Farming Education, our mission, team, and programs supporting school gardens, environmental education, and sustainability in Phoenix. HOME ABOUT PROJECT GROW IMPACT GET INVOLVED EVENTS CONFERENCE DONATE Menu Close JOIN PROJECT GROW ABOUT UFE Rooted in Community. Growing With Purpose. Urban Farming Education connects practical learning, environmental storytelling, and community partnerships. Through Project Grow, the Skyfire Environmental Film Festival, and the Harvesting Wisdom Podcast, we create multiple ways for people to learn, participate, and turn ideas into action. WHAT GUIDES US Mission, Vision & Approach Mission To create practical, community-centered learning experiences that connect gardens, environmental education, storytelling, and action. Vision Communities where people of all ages have the knowledge, relationships, and opportunities to build healthier, more sustainable futures. Our Approach We listen first, build with communities, and create programs shaped by the people and places they serve. OUR TEAM The People Behind UFE Mike McMahon Founder & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joe Roselle Chief Operating Officer Jessica Hauer Program Director Maria Duarte Marketing Director Dulce Garcia Marketing Coordinator Turn Knowledge Into Action Whether you want to explore our programs, collaborate with UFE, volunteer, or support our work, there are many ways to help create lasting change. Get Involved Explore Our Programs 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.