An attendee at the 2025 National GrowTogether Conference reviewing the program guide to plan which workshops and panels to go to. Photo by Malcolm Pinckney, NYC Parks
Submit a proposal for the second National GrowTogether Conference on May 1 & 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.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to share your gardening knowledge and be a part of the Second National GrowTogether Conference!
Request For Proposals – Guided Tours
Friday, May 1, 2026
Sites across New York City
Submit urban gardening-related visit proposals to NYC Parks facilities, GreenThumb gardens, and unique green spaces in NYC! These tours are a chance for the public to discover how you help plants and trees thrive in parks, nurseries, beaches, and community spaces—places they usually can't visit. People will be able to meet urban agriculture, compost, forestry, and sustainability experts who are happy to answer questions, get to know the fantastic garden hosts, and learn the fascinating
stories behind these green havens.
To learn more and submit your proposal, please complete the form here by Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10016
This year's event will broaden its scope to bring together GreenThumb gardeners, urban gardening practitioners, and community garden leaders worldwide to strengthen and elevate the community garden movement. We invite proposals from gardeners, organizations, researchers, and educators for workshops that advance resilience, innovation, and best practices in urban garden and community building.
Workshop session themes can include, but are not limited to:
- Climate Resilience & Urban Ecology
- Community, Leadership, & Partnerships
- Organizational Capacity Building
- Food & Cultural Heritage
- Mental & Physical Wellness & Herbalism
- Composting, Soil, & Sustainability
- Fundraising & Resource Development
- Technology, Marketing, & Communications
- Education, Arts, & Youth
To learn more and submit your proposal, please complete the form here by Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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