Since 2017, we’ve organized school garden leaders to virtually share
their expertise and lessons with other leaders.
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We seek to provide webinars or virtual gatherings led by your school garden peers about once a month. To be notified of future webinars, sign up for our email list.
Browse our recordings of all previous webinars. Each page has links to any relevant resources. Utilize the tags below to search by category.
Webinar Archive National School Garden Map Info Session – 4/8/26 Join the SGSO Network for an interactive informational webinar on our newly launched National School Garden Map! The SGSO Network engaged national and regional partners to synthesize school garden data and create an interactive map for public use on EcoRise’s
Webinar Archive Plant Selection and seed saving – 3/25/26 Discover how you can create a plant breeding program that puts students at the forefront of selection and stewarding your seeds’ stories. This webinar will cover some basic principles of plant breeding, best practices on collecting and storing seeds, and ways
Webinar Archive Wellness Partnerships in School Gardens: Kim Aman and Mary Jo Greene from the North Texas School Garden Network – 03/05/26 In this member Highlight, we get to know Kim Aman and Mary Jo Greene from the North Texas School Garden Network. Check out how they have cultivated partnerships
Webinar Archive Communicating success – 11/19/25 Learn how to effectively share your school garden’s story and highlight its impact! This webinar’s presenters will showcase their storytelling strategies, including a website-based success dashboard and social media planning co-creating with students, among other highlighted best practices. Participants will walk away with practical
Webinar Archive Pipelining Garden to Cafeteria – 11/19/25 Discover how to create effective pipelines that bring fresh, garden-grown produce from school gardens into your cafeterias. This webinar covers key considerations, safe handling procedures, and compliance steps to ensure your harvest meets food safety standards. Participants will also gain access to
Webinar Archive School Based Garden to Cafeteria Programming – 10/29/25 Explore how to build a vibrant garden-to-cafeteria culture that connects students, staff, and the wider school community through fresh, school-grown produce. This webinar will highlight strategies for engaging students in growing food, collaborating with cafeteria staff, and involving
Webinar Archive 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit Discover & Learn Webinar – 10/21/25 Get ready for the 2026 Growing School Gardens Summit on February 19-22nd in Sprouts Farmers Market and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s hometown of Phoenix, Arizona! In this session, you’ll hear directly from the conference planning team
Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter – 10/09/25 In this member Highlight, we get to know Lola Bloom from DC Bilingual Public Charter. Listen as Lola shares how she laid the groundwork of community buy-in that then codified support for her program through a wellness
Webinar Archive YOUTH AS FOOD JUSTICE LEADERS – 9/24/25 Learn about Growing Hope’s Teen Leadership Program in Ypsilanti, Michigan! Each year, Growing Hope employs teens to train as leaders within the local food movement. These skills are gained through our year-round summer and after school programs. Our Teen
Webinar Archive PIVOTING OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING VIRTUAL GATHERING – 8/27/25 Amid the evolving state and federal guidelines and funding, the school garden movement continues to deliver meaningful garden-based education to students nationwide. To stay effective, many school garden support organizations have adapted by shifting teams, adjusting priorities, and forming new
Webinar Archive Member Highlight: Tresine Logson from Fayette County Public Schools, KY – 06/30/25 In this Member Highlight, we get to know Tresine Logsdon, Energy and Sustainability Curriculum Coordinator at Fayette County Public Schools, KY. Throughout the Interview, Tresine shares about the steps that led her to this position and
Webinar Archive Fundraising and Creative Partnerships Virtual Gathering – 6/11/25 We recognize that the current funding environment is rapidly changing, with reduced funding for school garden programming. Many school garden programs are finding creative ways to pivot or build mutually sustaining partnerships with similar organizations. Join the SGSO Network
A core component of our Network is peer-to-peer learning. Our webinars and virtual gatherings provide the platform for you – the school garden leaders – to share your expertise with others.
Our partners also have a wealth of resources.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
Learn all about the SGSO Network and what it means to be a member! There will be plenty of time for Q&A as well as time to receive your ideas on how the SGSO Network can best support you. Good for brand new members or for people who want to learn how to get more involved in the Network. In the meantime, check out our Membership page.
