Welcome CTRS Professionals
Special Invitation for CTRS Professionals
Save $100 on the 2026 AHTA Annual Conference
Join the American Horticultural Therapy Association for the 2026 AHTA Annual Conference, Thriving in the Grove, October 15–18, 2026, in San Francisco, California.
CTRS professionals are invited to explore the growing intersection of
recreational therapy, horticultural therapy, healthcare, behavioral health, therapeutic gardens, and nature-based practice.
Use discount code:
CTRS4AHTA
to receive $100 off conference registration.
NCTRC Pre-Approved Continuing Education
Select educational sessions at the 2026 AHTA Annual Conference have been pre-approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Friday's educational program includes NCTRC pre-approved sessions addressing topics such as:
- Pediatric applications of horticultural therapy
- Behavioral health and therapeutic gardening
- Veterans and community-based programs
- Therapeutic and healing gardens
- Healthcare and clinical applications
- Nature prescriptions for children and families
- Horticultural therapy in cooperative extension
- Research and evidence-based practice
Attendees will be able to document the NCTRC pre-approved sessions they attend following the conference.
The AHTA Annual Conference brings together horticultural therapists, recreational therapists, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, students, and others interested in the therapeutic use of plants and nature.
Participants can expect educational programming, practical applications, new research, interdisciplinary perspectives, and opportunities to connect with professionals working across healthcare, community, educational, and therapeutic settings.
Join Us in San Francisco
October 15–18, 2026
San Francisco, California
Save $100 with code: CTRS4AHTA