come together, grow together
The community garden movement grows stronger when the people behind it know each other. Find your people here — through virtual and in-person gatherings, quarterly forums, hands-on workshops, technical training, and national conferences designed to spark real connection, shared learning, and collective momentum.
Registration is required for most events.
Monday, October 19 (2026)
UGP Technical Training: Your Garden & City Hall-A guide to city systems (DESIGN) - FREE
9am PT / noon ET
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10am PT / 1pm ET
ZOOM
Monday, October 19 (2026)
UGP Technical Training: Your Garden & City Hall-A guide to city systems (DESIGN) - FREE
Mika Keydel, Master's of Urban & Regional Planning
Are you starting a new community garden, but don't understand how the policy side of thi...
9am PT / noon ET
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10am PT / 1pm ET
ZOOM
Friday, October 30, 2026
Community Gardens as Essential Infrastructure for Thriving Cities ($25 Suggested Donation)
1pm
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6pm
Posner Center, Denver
Friday, October 30, 2026
Community Gardens as Essential Infrastructure for Thriving Cities ($25 Suggested Donation)
1:00-1:15
Welcome & Introductions
1:15-1:30
Community Gardens as Essential Infrastructure for Thriving Cities
A TED-style talk on how community...
1pm
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6pm
Posner Center, Denver
Thursday, November 12 (2026)
Trees, Forests & Orchards (DESIGN) - FREE
8am PT / 11am ET
ZOOM
Thursday, November 12 (2026)
Trees, Forests & Orchards (DESIGN) - FREE
Ashley Vernon, The Giving Grove
Creighton Hofeditz, Denver Urban Gardens
Learn about the benefits of adding a community orchard or food for...
8am PT / 11am ET
ZOOM
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
UGP Q4 Forum
1pm PT / 4pm ET
Estuary Park
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
UGP Q4 Forum
UGP Forums are a place for UGP community members to come together in a less structured way than workshops or technical trainings. The focus ...
1pm PT / 4pm ET
Estuary Park
April 30-May 2, 2027
2027 National GrowTogether Conference
All day
CUNY Grad Center, NYC
April 30-May 2, 2027
2027 National GrowTogether Conference
Join us for the GrowTogether Conference: Growing Garden Power: Block by Block / Cultivando el Poder del Jardín: Bloque a Bloque.
This insp...
All day
CUNY Grad Center, NYC
