SAVE THE DATE | 2027 GrowTogether | April 30-May 1, 2027
Growing garden power Block by block
Now in its 42nd year, the GrowTogether conference has grown into a global main event, drawing 500+ community garden leaders to New York City from around the world to unite, uplift, and amplify the community garden movement.
three perfect days in NYC
Day 1: UGP Community of practice
Day 2: keynotes, workshops & panels
Day 2: keynotes, workshops & panels
- Unite: Get to know fellow community garden organization leaders
- Uplift: Be part of the inaugural class of UGP Thrive Certification and help set the priorities of The UGP
- Amplify: Work together to raise awareness of the power of community gardens around the world
Investment: $250
Day 2: keynotes, workshops & panels
Day 2: keynotes, workshops & panels
Day 2: keynotes, workshops & panels
Come together with fellow organizational leaders and NYC community gardeners for a stimulating day of thought-leading keynotes, peer-led workshops, and significant topic panels.
Held at the CUNY Grad Center in Midtown Manhattan, in the shadow of the Empire State Building, this one-of-a-kind gathering is the largest and most important of its kind.
Free. Call for Proposals: November.
Day 3: tours, tours, tours
Day 2: keynotes, workshops & panels
Day 3: tours, tours, tours
Explore the thriving community garden and urban agriculture garden scene across NYC!
Visit community gardens, compost programs, rooftop farms, the High Line, farmers' markets, and more. See how the biggest city in the United States boasts one of the most robust urban agriculture ecosystems in the world.
Free. Take notes and learnings back to your own community.