Saturday, April 5 | Saint Petersburg
7th Grow Gardens Conference
Coalition of Community Gardens is proud to present our 7th Grow Gardens Conference: “Growing Together: Resilient Gardens, Healthy Futures”
This year’s event will feature:
Community & Networking
- Connect with community garden leaders, urban farmers, and sustainability advocates.
- Build relationships with experts and organizations dedicated to food equity and resilient gardening.
Engaging Speakers & Inspiring Stories
- Hear from Cara Serra, Director of Resiliency at Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, along with a Regional Panel featuring representatives from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Pasco.
- Learn about community garden success stories like Apollo Beach Community Garden and West Tampa Grows Healthy.
Hands-On Learning & Breakout Sessions
- Participate in interactive workshops on gardening techniques, sustainability, and community food systems.
- Customize your experience with sessions tailored to participant interests during registration.
Unique Venue & Hands-On Activities
- Experience the Eckerd College Community Farm, an inspiring urban farm setting.
- Take part in hands-on activities to apply new gardening knowledge in a real-world setting.
Farm-to-Table Lunch & Happy Hour
- Enjoy a fresh, locally sourced lunch included with registration.
- End the day with a garden happy hour featuring live music from Dave Himmelfarb’s band, Kudu.
Early bird tickets are $35 through 3/21 and COCG Members get an additional 20% off! All proceeds benefit the Coalition of Community Gardens, a registered 501-C3 supporting community gardening and health equity across Greater Tampa Bay.
All proceeds benefit the Coalition of Community Gardens, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to expanding community gardening and promoting health equity in the Greater Tampa Bay area.
