“As a new outdoor educator, being able to spend time with my peers from other regions was invaluable for me. I made great connections that I have already followed up with regarding implementing programming this school year.” – Natalie M. Green, Community Agriculturalist with Henrico County Public Schools, NCYGS attendee This year’s NCYGS offers two reception opportunities, perfect for networking and socializing with peers in the youth education and gardening community. The Wednesday evening reception will take place at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and will feature staff-led tours of the gardens’ collection highlights. The Thursday afternoon reception will take place at University of Tennessee Knoxville Gardens. This flagship location of the UT Gardens functions as an outdoor laboratory, teaching and research facility, and public garden. The reception will also feature remarks by UTIA’s senior leadership on their mission to provide Real.Life.Solutions.™ to many of society’...