Seed Your Future

May 14, 2025
Seed Your Future to host Green and Growing Gala

Seed Your Future announced it will hold its first Green and Growing Seed to STEM Gala on June 13 at The Penthouse Hyde Park in Chicago. The evening will bring together green industry leaders, passionate advocates, and changemakers committed to building a prepared, inclusive horticulture workforce.

Seed Your Future leads a national movement to promote horticulture and equip educators with the tools to introduce students to professional opportunities in  the green industry. Through Seed to STEM, high school teachers come together to uncover dynamic ways to inspire students.

“This event forges meaningful, lasting friendships with teachers from across the country, and we are thrilled to be able to help foster that community with passionate people who believe in our mission,” said Jazmin Albarran, executive director of Seed Your Future. “We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening of celebration and cultivation.”

The inaugural Green and Growing Gala aims to be an evening of inspiration and impact. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, keynote remarks from industry leaders, a silent auction and opportunities to connect with other horticulture/green industry professionals.

Participating speakers include Albarran, John Dole, Ph.D., from North Carolina State’s Department of Horticulture, Anna Ball of Ball Horticultural Co., past Seed to STEM program participants, and three of this year’s teacher participants.

To partner with Seed Your Future in supporting this program or to learn more about attending the event, contact Courtney Dyal at courtney@gardenmediagroup.com.