The Summer Symposium
Whether you're a student learning to plant seeds, a volunteer helping build a garden, or a supporter funding a clean water station, you are part of a movement rooted in hope, connection, and action.
our philosophyAccess to Nature is a Right – Every child deserves the chance to learn and grow with the earth.
Education Creates Ripples – Practical skills in gardening, composting, and water conservation extend far beyond one workshop.
Local Action Matters – Community-led gardens and water projects build lasting change.
Collaboration Fuels Growth – Volunteers, donors, schools, and local partners make this work possible.
Make a Lasting Impact
Every dollar or hour you give directly helps build gardens, install clean water stations, and teach sustainability work
Empower Future Earth Stewards
From composting and gardening to water conservation, our programs equip children and families with practical skills that foster a lifelong love for nature.
Strengthen Communities
Through hands-on education and collaborative projects, we build resilient, informed communities who can care for their neighborhoods and the planet.
Programs We OfferEco-Education Workshops
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Community Garden & Water Stations
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Sustainability & Cooking Classes
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
past symposiums
Meet Our Founders
Meet Willow James
As a teacher and environmental educator, Willow founded Sprout & Root Collective to bring hands-on sustainability education to children and communities. Her mission is rooted in creating accessible, joyful opportunities for people to learn how to care for the earth and themselves.
Our Leadership Collective
Behind every workshop and garden is a dedicated team of educators, program directors, garden mentors, water project coordinators, and volunteers who bring Sprout & Root’s mission to life with care and expertise.
Next Steps
Ready to grow change with Sprout & Root Collective?
Volunteer: Lead a workshop, mentor young gardeners, or help build clean water stations.
Donate: Fund a garden bed, sponsor a clean water project, or support a school sustainability program.
student testimonials
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