Growing Together: Open Forum

For those that may be new to NCYGS, we hope to see you in Knoxville this July!

The American Horticultural Society's National Children & Youth Garden Symposium is the longest running national event where garden educators (pre-K through 12^th) convene to learn about current trends in nature-based education and share resources, best practices, and inspiring stories with peers across the country. In partnership with the UT Gardens Institute of Agriculture, NCYGS 2023 will take place in Knoxville, TN, July 12-15.  

NCYGS is having its final Call for Sessions this Friday, January 6^th. Presentations should be adapted for a diverse audience of classroom teachers, "informal" educators from a variety of organizations, botanical gardens staff, landscape architects, program coordinators, and more. For a complete list of session categories and submission guidelines, please visit the AHS website.

Submit your presentation here for NCYGS before midnight, January 6. For questions, email education@ahsgardening.org with questions.

The American Horticultural Society (AHS), founded in 1922, is an educational, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that recognizes and promotes excellence in American horticulture. One of the oldest and most prestigious gardening organizations, AHS is dedicated to making America a nation of gardeners, a land of gardens. Its mission is to open the eyes of all Americans to the vital connection between people and plants, to inspire all Americans to become responsible caretakers of the Earth, to celebrate America's diversity through the art and science of horticulture; and to lead this effort by sharing the Society's unique national resources with all Americans.