Welcome to AHTAThe American Horticultural Therapy Association advocates on behalf of the professional interests of horticultural therapy practitioners, researchers, and educators. Learn more | AHTA Brochure Now Open: Nominations for the Charles A. Lewis Excellence in Research AwardNominations due by March 19, 2021This award is given to a research scientist or research scientists who have published outstanding horticultural therapy research in a horticultural or medical journal. It recognizes contributions to evidence-based research that demonstrates the effectiveness of horticultural therapy and serves to increase the awareness of research-based findings supporting the health benefits offered through horticulture. Recipients will be invited to present their paper at the Virtual AHTA/IPPS 2021 Joint Annual Conference. Submit a Nomination2021 AHTA/IPPS Joint Annual Conference Call for AbstractsAbstracts for the 2021 AHTA/IPPS Virtual Joint Annual Conference are now being accepted. This event, now to be held in a virtual format, is set for October 29–30, 2021, and is a joint symposium encompassing the 15th International People Plant Symposium, the 48th American Horticultural Therapy Association Annual Conference, and the 2nd International Symposium on Horticultural Therapies. Learn More and Submit a ProposalUnderstanding Horticulture for Health and Well-being Webinar SeriesThe American Horticultural Therapy Association and the International People Plant Council have produced a free webinar series titled, “Understanding Horticulture for Health and Well-being.” The series aims to share innovations in the field and highlights efforts to promote health, wellness and quality of life through horticulture. The webinars provide attendees with the opportunity to learn and interact with practitioners, educators, and researchers in diverse locations and regions. For more information about the webinars, contact Dr. Candice Shoemaker, Kansas State University, at [email protected]. Questions regarding registration for continuing education hours should be addressed to [email protected], with the subject line "Horticulture Webinar Series."
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