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
(15-20 mins) 10am Children's Planting Activity - Cecilia Salazar
Seeding and Propagation
**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
(15-20 mins) 1pm Children's Planting Activity - Cecilia Salazar
Seeding and Propagation
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
