About the American Horticultural Therapy Association
Formed in 1973, the American Horticultural Therapy Association
has helped horticultural therapy gain acceptance as a unique
and dynamic human service program. AHTA is the only US organization
concerned with the promotion and development of HT programming.
More than 800 individuals and organizations located across the
US, Canada, Japan, and beyond, are members.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to promote and advance the profession of horticultural therapy.
AHTA's goals:
To develop the resources and relationships needed to carry
out our mission and vision;
To be the best source of information about the benefits
of horticultural therapy;
To be an effective organization, responsive to members,
supporters and the public;