National Horticultural Therapy WeekMarch 18th - 24th, 2018![]() Each year, AHTA coordinates the efforts of regional networking groups, affiliated HT programs, and AHTA members to collaborate in celebrating the profession on a national and local level. By hosting a variety of special events or activities, we're able to collectively elevate recognition and appreciation for our programs and our profession. Events and News:Here are some activities this year: North Carolina recognizes Horticultural Therapy WeekNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signs proclamation recognizing March 18-24, 2018 as Horticultural Therapy Week. Members will continue efforts to proclaim this annually. New Jersey celebrates National Horticultural Therapy Week
Earthtones NW in Portland, OR Celebrate National Horticultural Therapy WeekHorticultural and music therapists from Earthtones NW in Portland, OR will be celebrating National Horticultural Therapy Week in Portland, OR during the week of March 18-24. Above the offices of Earthtones is a popular and busy coffeehouse where many community members and groups gather each day. A display describing horticultural therapy and AHTA will be in a prominent location enhanced with a spring flower arrangement and a basket of free seed packets for all to take to begin their new gardens. TaborSpace has graciously provided us the location and Portland Nursery donated the many seed packets. We are looking forward to spreading the good word about horticultural therapy and its important role in peoples’ lives. Brother International Corporation Bridgewater Celebrate National Horticultural Therapy WeekBrother International Corporation Bridgewater employees celebrated Horticultural Therapy Week early as they explored wellness alternatives in a Lunch-n-Learn Workshop February 28th as they learned about the use of plants for social, physical and psychological well-being through Horticultural Therapy. Participants connected and engaged with plant materials while creating hands-on projects in purpose and meaning. The workshop was guided by Horticultural Therapist Laura DePrado of Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC. A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab in Atlanta, GA Celebrate National Horticultural Therapy WeekToday was the official opening and dedication of our third horticultural therapy greenhouse at A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab in Atlanta. We have three buildings in the Atlanta area.
Persons Receiving Services (PRS) at Belmont Hospital Northwest Celebrate National Horticultural Therapy WeekTo celebrate HT week and bring awareness about HT, The PRS (persons receiving services) at Belmont Hospital Northeast created "seed bomb" packages to giveaway. The packages, made from recycled brown paper bags, were placed in spots throughout the facility, for patrons to pick up and take with them with instructions to throw the bomb on neglected land throughout Philadelphia in hopes to create something beautiful.
Here are some previous activities that were planned by AHTA members: Susan Morgan, of The Horticultural Link, LLC
Perkins School for the Blind Celebrated National Horticultural Therapy Week
Lee Shahay, of the Francis E. Parker Home, Highland Park, NJ
Laura DePrado, HTR, MaryAnne McMillan, HTR, and Jean D'Amore, HTR
University of Tennessee
Maureen Regan
By hosting a variety of special events or activities, we're able to collectively elevate recognition and appreciation for our programs and our profession. This spring, set aside time to refocus, refresh, and reconnect with your wonderful horticultural therapy colleagues and worthy professional ideals. Take a moment to share with your colleagues all that you are doing --as an individual and as a professional-- to encourage others to help expand and elevate horticultural therapy as a profession. Let us know how you celebrated National Horticultural Therapy Week by emailing info@ahta.org. |