Growing Together: Open Forum

📍 Santa Cruz, CA | 📅 June 22–27, 2026

Life Lab and Whole Kids, in partnership with the SGSO Network, invite leaders of School Garden Support Organizations (SGSOs) to apply for the 2026 Leadership Institute. This week-long gathering brings together garden leaders from across the country to collaborate, learn from one another, and co-create resources that will be shared nationally-strengthening both local programs and the broader school garden movement.

We are seeking participants who:

• Support 4 or more school gardens in their district or region

• Plan to implement training for garden-based educators during the 2026–2027 school year

• Are willing to administer a pre-designed school garden program assessment at partner sites

🗓 Applications open through January 30
👉 Learn more & apply https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd44rxZ8-yOfKJj74sToA6b8Qs8Cydr_Cq3tUpY1KLsFFLlNA/viewform

Curious what the Institute is like? Check out highlights and learning themes from the 2025 SGSO Leadership Institute through our recap and webinar series.