The Growing School Gardens Summit is the nation’s largest gathering of school garden professionals, where individuals come together to spark new ideas, strengthen connections, and support the growth of school garden programs nationwide.

Now through August 1, the Call for Presenters is open! Whether you’re looking to share in front of a small group or a large group, lead a hands-on demonstration, or present in a poster session, multiple opportunities are available to share your knowledge and inspire fellow school garden champions.

Presentation Types Include: 

• Workshop Sessions (75-minutes)*
• Deep Dive Workshop Sessions (3-4 hours)*
• Outdoor Lesson Demonstrations (75-minutes)*
• Cooking Classroom Lesson Demonstrations (75-minutes)*
• Main Stage Lightning Talks (5-minutes)
• Poster Presentations
• Field Trips Experiences 

*If selected for these presentation types, you will receive a $100 registration discount.

Presenter scholarship applications will also be accepted through August 1. The summit will run February 19–22, 2026.

To learn more about the event and all presentation opportunities, please visit the School Gardens Summit website or email summit@sprouts.com.