GrowTogether Conference
June 5-8, 2025
Free registration is now open for the 2025 National GrowTogether Conference: Planting Seeds of Resilience! This inspiring four-day gathering of community gardeners and leaders nationwide will celebrate the power of urban green spaces and community gardening in New York City. All activities are free and open to the public.
Please register in advance here
Presented by NYC Parks GreenThumb in partnership with the American Community Gardening Association, Urban Garden Project, and with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Join us as we celebrate the resilience of our communities and cultivate a greener, healthier, and more connected future.
GrowTogether Conference Events
Thursday, June 5, 2025
2025 National GrowTogether Conference: Planting Seeds of Resilience
at CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The first day of the National GrowTogether Conference with workshops geared towards community gardening and urban agriculture organizations.
Free!
Friday, June 6, 2025
2025 National GrowTogether Conference: Planting Seeds of Resilience
at CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan 

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The second day of the free National GrowTogether Conference with workshops geared towards community gardening and urban agriculture organizations.
Free!
Saturday, June 7, 2025
2025 National GrowTogether Conference: Planting Seeds of Resilience
at CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan 

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The third day of the conference. Workshops will be designed for community gardeners and promote resilience and innovation in urban gardening and community building.
Free!
Sunday, June 8, 2025
2025 National GrowTogether Conference: Planting Seeds of Resilience
at New York City, Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
The fourth day of the conference. Join us for guided tours at GreenThumb community gardens, NYC Parks facilities, and other interesting urban green spaces across New York City.
Free!
Planning an event for your NYC Parks GreenThumb community garden? Learn more about how to get approved