2025 NATIONAL CHILDREN & YOUTH GARDEN SYMPOSIUM

JOIN US AT THE 2025 NCYGS

The 33rd Annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium, headquartered at the Connecticut Science Center, will take place in Hartford, CT, from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, 2025. This year’s theme is “Science and History in Youth Gardening.” Come for the fun and learn skills, ideas, contacts, and resources to take back to your own community!

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The Connecticut Science Center building features transparent glass, reflective metal panels, photovoltaic panels, and a prominent LED screen.

Symposium Theme: Science & History in Youth Gardening

Hundreds of educators from across the country will unite to explore how gardens serve as vital educational tools for conveying scientific concepts and preserving landscapes and culture. Leveraging a proven train-the-trainer model, the Symposium will feature interactive learning sessions covering a range of topics suitable for pre-K through 12th grade learning. Personalized visits to the area’s impressive and relevant gardens will offer opportunities to apply new concepts and connect with fellow youth garden educators from communities across the country.

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, July 8: Pre-Symposium Trip
Wednesday, July 9: Opening Keynote, Awards Presentation, and Sessions
Thursday, July 10: Field Trips
Friday, July 11: Closing Keynote and Sessions

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Support Youth Gardening

Help make an impact on hundreds of teachers and hundreds of thousands of students every year. Become a 2025 NCYGS sponsor by contacting programs@ahsgardening.org. You can also join our email list to receive periodic updates about NCYGS.

Sponsors

Contact

Courtney Allen
Director of National Programs
703.768.5700 ext. 121
programs@ahsgardening.org