Sponsored by:
Verde River Growers and the
Verde Natural Resource Conservation District
Saturday October 3rd, 2026
This is a free event for avid gardeners, people looking to grow their first plant, and everyone in-between!
Speakers giving Free Classes
Information Booths for Local Resources
Plant Sale
Education for Adults and Children
Children's Activities Planting Booth
45 minute classes with 15 minutes for questions
All classes are free
9am U of A Cooperative Extension - Michael Pierce
Mulch & Compost
10am Southwest Monarch Society - Laura Miller
Radiotagging Monarch Butterflies
11am International Hummingbird Society - Alice Madar
Gardening for Hummingbirds
12pm Verde River Growers - Lindsey Curé
Propagation: From Seed to Shrub
1pm Verde River Growers - Nikki Weed
Container Gardening
Animal Ambassadors by Liberty Wildlife and Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Meet and learn about reptiles and birds of prey!
Located at Verde River Growers
300 S. Rocking Chair Ranch Road
Saturday October 3rd, 2026
