Invitation to the “Learning Across the Vegetable Garden” Networking Conference 29. - 31. May 2026
14. April 2026
Every year, the Network Conference brings together community gardens, gardening initiatives, stakeholders from the fields of education and agriculture, and dedicated individuals from all over Austria. This year, the focus is on the garden as a place of learning, connection, and transformation.
From community gardens, school gardens, and market gardens—learning through various types of gardens
Look forward to keynote talks, workshops, and open-space sessions that provide opportunities for exchange, networking, and discussion of current challenges on topics such as starting a garden, member retention, education in the garden, collaborations within the regional food system, and biodiversity in the garden.
Excursions to practical examples in Vorarlberg, such as the Vetterhof and the Pura Vita Permaculture Garden, along with a joint outdoor evening program, round out the event.
Dates: May 29, starting at 3:30 p.m. (meeting point in Dornbirn) – May 31, approx. 3:30 p.m. (in Dornbirn)
Main venue: St. Arbogast Youth and Education Center, Götzis (Vorarlberg)
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