GrowTogether Conference

May 1-2, 2026

Since 1984, GreenThumb kicks off the growing season with our annual GreenThumb GrowTogether conference, with speakers, workshops, hands-on activities, and networking. Thank you for everyone who attended the 2025 National GrowTogether Conference: Planting Seeds of Resilience, we look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Second National GrowTogether Conference

Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2, 2026

Submit proposals for the 2026 National GrowTogether Conference—Soil & Soul: Where Hands Get Dirty and Hearts Connect—an inspiring two-day gathering of community gardeners and leaders nationwide to celebrate the power of urban green spaces and community gardening.

Presented by NYC Parks GreenThumb in partnership with the Urban Garden Project with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

• Request For Proposals – Guided Tours on Friday, May 1, 2026
  Submit urban gardening-related visit proposals to NYC Parks facilities, GreenThumb gardens, and unique green spaces in NYC.
  Learn more and fill out the form here.
• Request For Proposals – Workshops on Saturday, May 2, 2026
  CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10016
  We invite proposals from gardeners, organizations, researchers, and educators for workshops that advance resilience, innovation, and best practices in urban garden and community building.
  Learn more and fill out the form here.

Submit your proposals by Sunday, January 25, 2026, 11:59 p.m.