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REGISTer here<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Espa\u00f1ol abajo<\/em><\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE: This event is only<\/span> for Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers for the 2026 growing season and is not open to the general public.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join DUG for the 2026 Symposium, our annual convening for Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers. The day will include peer-to-peer brainstorming, workshopping for the upcoming gardening season, a panel discussion, breakout sessions, access to free seeds, DUG giveaways, and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration for Symposium is <\/span>required<\/b> and is only available for 2026 Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers. Please note that unlike past years, Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers have different arrival and dismissal times to accommodate for a shorter, focused day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Snacks, coffee, and a full lunch will be provided for all site leaders. Please plan to bring a reusable water bottle, something for note-taking, and a phone or mobile device if you have one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accommodations are available upon request, including but not limited to transportation reimbursement, language interpretation, front-row seating, large-print materials, and more. Please request accommodations in your registration or by email to gardens@dug.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The following schedule is subject to change as event details are being finalized.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Schedule:<\/b> Garden Leaders<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

7:45am \u2022 Doors Open\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

8:00 \u2013 8:30 am \u2022 Breakfast & Welcome Remarks<\/b><\/p>\n

Grab a bagel and a coffee and join DUG\u2019s opening remarks, including the 2025 year in review, what to look forward to in 2026, our land acknowledgement, and housekeeping.<\/span><\/p>\n

8:35 \u2013 10:20 am<\/b> \u2022 <\/span>Programming\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Join small groups of Garden Leaders for a peer-to-peer brainstorming session one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Workshop Round 1<\/td>\nWorkshop Round 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theft & Vandalism Working Session: Brainstorming Community-Oriented Solutions<\/td>\nBeing Proactive About Conflict<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sharing the Load: Developing and Optimizing Committees and Leadership Teams<\/td>\nDUG\u2019s Beekeeping Policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Your Garden Q&A with DUG<\/td>\nWorking Session: Planning your Events, Workdays, and Meetings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Creative Fundraising<\/td>\nNavigating Your Backflow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garden Communications: Newsletters & DUG Online<\/td>\nHow to Use Underutilized Plots: How to Maximize Space in the Garden\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nUsing Volunteers in the Garden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

10:30 am \u2013 11:30 pm \u2022 Food Security Panel with Q&A<\/b><\/p>\n

As financial and food access challenges rise, we\u2019re welcoming community partners to discuss how DUG gardens can advance food security through intentional partnerships, well-organised donation practices, and ideas for growing foods that are most needed in Denver communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

11:30 \u2013 12:20 pm \u2022 Lunch & DUG Expo<\/b><\/p>\n

Lunch provided by Illegal Pete\u2019s. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Other dietary accommodations are available upon request in your <\/span>registration<\/span><\/a> or via email to <\/span>gardens@dug.org<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

12:20 \u2013 1:05 pm \u2022 Programming, Garden Leaders + Tree Keepers\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Meet Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers who live in your area. This session will be split into the following regions: North, West, East, South, and Central.<\/span><\/p>\n

1:00 pm \u2022 Garden Leader Symposium Track Ends\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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Schedule:<\/b> Tree Keepers\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

(Optional) 10:30 am \u2013 11:30 pm \u2022 Food Security Panel with Q&A<\/b><\/p>\n

11:30 \u2013 12:20 pm \u2022 Lunch & DUG Expo<\/b><\/p>\n

Lunch provided by Illegal Pete\u2019s. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Other dietary accommodations are available upon request in your <\/span>registration<\/span><\/a> or via email to <\/span>gardens@dug.org<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

12:20 \u2013 1:05 pm \u2022 Programming, Garden Leaders + Tree Keepers\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Meet Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers who live in your area. This session will be split into the following regions: North, West, East, South, and Central.<\/span><\/p>\n

1:00 pm \u2013 3:50 pm \u2022 Programming\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Join topic deep dives for Tree Keepers. Topics will be announced on February 1st, 2026. Propose a topic<\/span> here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

3:50 pm \u2022 Happy Hour and Small Bites<\/b><\/p>\n

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NOTA: Este evento es solo para L\u00edderes de Jardiner\u00eda y Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles de la temporada de cultivo de 2026 y no est\u00e1 abierto al p\u00fablico en general.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00danase a DUG para el Simposio 2026, nuestra reuni\u00f3n anual para L\u00edderes de Jardiner\u00eda y Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles. El d\u00eda incluir\u00e1 intercambio de ideas entre compa\u00f1eros, talleres para la pr\u00f3xima temporada de jardiner\u00eda, una mesa redonda, sesiones de trabajo, acceso a semillas gratuitas, obsequios de DUG y mucho m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n

Es necesario inscribirse para el Simposio y solo est\u00e1 disponible para L\u00edderes de Jardines y Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles de 2026. Tenga en cuenta que, a diferencia de a\u00f1os anteriores, los L\u00edderes de Jardines y Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles tienen horarios de llegada y salida diferentes para adaptarse a una jornada m\u00e1s corta y enfocada.<\/p>\n

Se ofrecer\u00e1n refrigerios, caf\u00e9 y un almuerzo completo para todos los l\u00edderes de sitio. Por favor, traiga una botella de agua reutilizable, algo para tomar notas y un tel\u00e9fono o dispositivo m\u00f3vil si tiene uno.<\/p>\n

Hay adaptaciones disponibles previa solicitud, incluyendo, entre otras, reembolso de transporte, interpretaci\u00f3n, asientos en primera fila, materiales en letra grande y m\u00e1s. Solicite las adaptaciones al inscribirse o por correo electr\u00f3nico a gardens@dug.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

El siguiente horario est\u00e1 sujeto a cambios a medida que se ultiman los detalles del evento.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Horario<\/strong>: L\u00edderes de Jardines<\/em><\/p>\n

7:45 \u200b\u200ba. m. \u2022 Apertura de puertas<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:00 a. m. \u2013 8:30 a. m. \u2022 Desayuno y bienvenida<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disfrute de un bagel y un caf\u00e9 y participe en las palabras de apertura de DUG, que incluyen el resumen del a\u00f1o 2025, qu\u00e9 esperar en 2026, el reconocimiento de nuestras tierras y la limpieza.<\/p>\n

8:35 a. m. \u2013 10:20 a. m. \u2022 Programaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00danase a peque\u00f1os grupos de L\u00edderes de Jardines para una sesi\u00f3n de intercambio de ideas. Los temas se anunciar\u00e1n el 1 de febrero de 2026. Proponga un tema aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10:30 a. m. \u2013 11:30 p. m. \u2022 Panel de seguridad alimentaria con preguntas y respuestas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ante el aumento de los desaf\u00edos financieros y de acceso a los alimentos, invitamos a los socios comunitarios a debatir c\u00f3mo los jardines de DUG pueden promover la seguridad alimentaria mediante colaboraciones intencionales, pr\u00e1cticas de donaci\u00f3n bien organizadas e ideas para cultivar los alimentos m\u00e1s necesarios en las comunidades de Denver.<\/p>\n

11:30 \u2013 12:20 h \u2022 Almuerzo y Expo DUG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almuerzo proporcionado por Illegal Pete’s. Opciones vegetarianas, veganas y sin gluten disponibles. Se pueden solicitar otras adaptaciones diet\u00e9ticas al registrarse o por correo electr\u00f3nico a gardens@dug.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

12:20 \u2013 13:00 h \u2022 Programaci\u00f3n: L\u00edderes de Jardiner\u00eda + Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conozca a l\u00edderes de jardiner\u00eda y cuidadores de \u00e1rboles de su zona. \u00danase a peque\u00f1os grupos de l\u00edderes de jardiner\u00eda para una segunda sesi\u00f3n de intercambio de ideas. Los temas se anunciar\u00e1n el 1 de febrero de 2026. Proponga un tema aqu\u00ed.<\/p>\n

13:00 h \u2022 Fin del Simposio de L\u00edderes de Jardiner\u00eda<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Horario<\/strong>: Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles<\/em><\/p>\n

(Opcional) 10:30 a. m. \u2013 11:30 p. m. \u2022 Panel de Seguridad Alimentaria con Preguntas y Respuestas<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:45 a. m. \u2022 Inicio del Curso de Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Si no asistir\u00e1 al panel de discusi\u00f3n, por favor, planifique llegar entre las 10:45 a. m. y las 11:00 a. m.<\/p>\n

11:00 a. m. \u2022 Palabras de bienvenida<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participe en las palabras de apertura de DUG, incluyendo el resumen del a\u00f1o 2025, qu\u00e9 esperar en 2026, el reconocimiento de tierras y la limpieza.<\/p>\n

11:30 a. m. \u2013 12:20 p. m. \u2022 Almuerzo y Expo DUG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almuerzo proporcionado por Illegal Pete’s. Hay opciones vegetarianas, veganas y sin gluten disponibles. Se pueden solicitar otras adaptaciones diet\u00e9ticas al registrarse o por correo electr\u00f3nico a gardens@dug.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

12:20 \u2013 13:00 \u2022 Programaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conoce a L\u00edderes de Jardines y Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles de tu zona. \u00danete a peque\u00f1os grupos de L\u00edderes de Jardines para la segunda sesi\u00f3n de intercambio de ideas. Los temas se anunciar\u00e1n el 1 de febrero de 2026. Prop\u00f3n un tema aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

13:00 \u2013 15:50 \u2022 Programaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00danete a las sesiones de profundizaci\u00f3n de temas para Cuidadores de \u00c1rboles. Los temas se anunciar\u00e1n el 1 de febrero de 2026. Prop\u00f3n un tema aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

15:50 \u2022 Hora feliz y aperitivos<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Want to sponsor DUG Symposium? Email DUG’s Director of Development, Nessa, at nessa@dug.org<\/a> to get going!<\/h4>\n

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Thank you to event sponsors, Davita<\/a> and Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR)<\/a><\/h4>\n

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