Through face to face network gatherings, leadership institutes, and the first-ever national school garden leadership conference we share best practices, resources and ideas.
School Gardener Gatherings
We host networking gatherings for school garden professionals at like-minded national conferences for an average audience of 70 attendees per event.
Hosts and partnerships vary by gathering.
Growing School Gardens Summit
Stay tuned for 2026 dates and location!
A national conference focused entirely on school gardening, the Summit will unite 600 educators and leaders to share innovations and harness our collective power for future change.
Hosted by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation in partnership with Life Lab and the SGSO Network.
Leadership Institute
June 22-25, 2025 in Santa Cruz, CA
Every year, leaders of School Garden Support Organizations (SGSOs) gather in Santa Cruz, CA for the annual School Garden Support Organization Leadership Institute.
The Institute provides a week-long opportunity for leaders of SGSOs to collaborate, learn from each other, and create resources that will be shared with a national audience.
2025 Institute Applications due January 22nd
Hosted by Life Lab and Whole Kids, a project of Whole Foods Market Foundation, in partnership with the SGSO Network.