Membership Categories and Dues

Make a difference in the advancement of the field of horticultural therapy by joining the American Horticultural Therapy Association. There is strength in numbers and as we increase our membership, our voice becomes stronger. 


Membership in a professional membership organization is a privilege which comes with responsibilities to the organization and the profession. When becoming a member, one is agreeing to support the professional mission of the organization, to act in good faith towards its goals and values, and avoid any conduct that directly or indirectly contradicts or undermines the organization’s mission and professional standards.

Why Join AHTA?


The American Horticultural Therapy Association is the leading U.S. organization dedicated to advancing and promoting the practice of horticulture as therapy. The AHTA membership is comprised of individuals who are passionate about the unique benefits of horticultural therapy as a therapeutic modality. Members are committed to the growth of the profession. 

Your membership will help support the AHTA's mission to educate others about horticultural therapy, ensuring greater public awareness of, and access to, horticultural therapy. Membership in the AHTA will keep you up to date on the latest in horticultural therapy news, as well as give you access to outstanding educational and networking opportunities. Your membership will contribute to ensuring a solid and secure future for AHTA and horticultural therapy professionals.


What Level of Membership are You?


To accommodate the needs of a varied membership base, AHTA now offers seven membership categories: ProfessionalAssociate I, Associate IIStudentRetired ProfessionalOrganizational, and Affiliate

The following outlines membership qualifications and benefits. All amounts are in U.S. dollars and memberships are effective for one year from the date you join. Membership Dues are voluntary and non-refundable.



Professional Membership (includes a $75 credential fee) $250
Associate Level 1 Membership $175
Associate Level 2 Membership, Year 2 $130
Associate Level 2 Membership, Year 1 $80
Student Membership $65
Retired Professional Member $65
Affiliate Membership $250
Organizational Membership $400

Member Term Details

Professional Membership (HTR, HTM, & HTA only)

Associate Level 1 Membership

Associate Level 2 Membership (First Year and Second Year)

Student Membership

Retired Professional Membership

Organizational Membership

Affiliate Membership