Announcing the 2026 Summer Training

We are pleased to announce the re-launch of our Summer Training this July 2026! We’re in the early planning phase, but are excited to share what we’ve confirmed so far.

Date and Location

The 2026 Summer Training program will be held from Wednesday, July 29 through Friday, July 31, 2026, with an optional registration taking place on Tuesday, July 28. All sessions will be at the Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley, CA - located on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School campus.

Who It’s For

We are designing the 2026 Summer Training to serve people who are in the early stages of building an edible education program. Our vision is that this event helps propel forward emerging programs and organizations, with the intention of growing the overall movement of garden and kitchen-based education.

Application Process

We anticipate greater interest than we have capacity to host at the event, so priority will be given to applicants who are in the beginning phases of growing their edible education program, particularly those who are based in public schools.  The application will be released in late February 2026. Stay tuned!

Want to get an email when we launch the application? Click below to fill out an interest survey and we'll send you a direct email when the application goes live.

Application Interest Survey

Get Support Now

There’s no need to wait to get support in growing your edible education program! Below is a list of resources and events that may be helpful to you, including from a few of our peers in the field:

• We host free, virtual workshops approximately once per month. You can sign up for an upcoming workshop and view recordings of previous workshops on our website here.
• Explore the resource library on our website for free curriculum and program administration resources.
• We host free tours of our program site in Berkeley throughout the year. You can learn more and sign up for a tour here.
• Registration is now open for the The Growing School Garden Summit, happening February 19 – 22 in Phoenix, Arizona.
• The School Garden Support Organization Network regularly offers webinars on school garden education and management.
• Life Lab, based in Santa Cruz, California, offers a wide range of both in-person and virtual training opportunities.
• The KidsGardening Community is a dynamic platform for connecting with other edible education professionals.
   

We are so looking forward to hosting the Summer Training again. The event has always been one of the most fulfilling parts of our year, and we always come away feeling both inspired and honored to have the opportunity to meet so many incredible people.

We will share more information in the coming weeks through our newsletter. For immediate questions, please reach out to us at training@edibleschoolyard.org.