AHTA Membership
Your Professional Home for a Lifetime of Impact
From students laying their professional foundations to senior practitioners shaping the industry, AHTA supports horticultural therapy professionals across the entire career journey. Join a global community dedicated to advancing research, elevating standards, and cultivating healing.
Membership Benefits
- Access to research with The Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture
- Access to current resources such as AHTA Magazine “Cultivating Healing”
- Networking opportunities with other professionals
- Access to Job Board and Search Engine for HTRs and THPs
- Discounts on Annual Conference, as well as on events and training
- Live Webinars and access to Webinar Library
- Updates on professional standards and guidelines in the field
- A voice
in shaping the future of horticultural therapy
Why Join AHTA?
The American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) 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.
Invest in Your Professional Development
Land Your Next Role
Gain exclusive access to our Job Board and discover opportunities tailored to your skills and experience.
Leadership Opportunities
Make an impact by joining an AHTA work team or serving on our Board of Directors to help guide the profession forward.
Verified Credentials
Connect with the registry of professional practitioners (HTR and HT‑BC) to strengthen your network and professional standing.
Bring Professionals Together
Find a Mentor or Peer
Use our Member Directory to connect with professionals, practitioners, and specialists in your area.
Save on the Big Event
Enjoy discounted registration for the AHTA Annual Conference—the premier gathering for leaders in the field.
Stay in the Loop
Receive timely email updates so you never miss an industry breakthrough or community event.
A Growing Community
Join a nationwide network of people who share your passion for the healing power of plants.
Prioritize Education and Continuous Learning
Exclusive Reading
Get full access to Cultivating Healing Magazine and enjoy early‑bird access to the Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture before it’s released to the public.
On‑Demand Learning
Explore our Webinar Library anytime. Whether you’re building new skills or refining existing ones, our experts offer guidance you can trust.
Member Resources
Unlock a members‑only portal filled with tools, guides, and practical resources designed to support your daily practice.
Publish Your Work
Share your research with the field. Members save $300 on article submissions to our professional journal.
AHTA Member | 3 Years
"The AHTA is the premier pathway for professionals to take root in their practice. I have met so many compassionate community members who demonstrate horticultural professionalism and care for the growth and resilience of people."
Christopher Banke, LMFT, HTR
The Different Levels of Membership
To accommodate the needs of a varied membership base, AHTA now offers seven membership categories.
Below outlines membership qualifications and benefits. Memberships are effective for one year from the date you join. Membership Dues are voluntary, all amounts are in U.S. dollars, and are non-refundable.
Member Term Details
Certified Professional
Open to all individuals who have fulfilled and maintain the requirements of certification by the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Credentialed Professionals receive full member benefits. Credentialed members may vote and/or hold office.
Membership fee: $200.00
Professional
Open to all individuals who have fulfilled and maintain the requirements of professional registration by the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Professional members receive full membership benefits. Professional members may vote and/or hold office.
Membership fee: $250.00
Preprofessional
Open to all individuals seeking certification and/or professional registration with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Preprofessional members are required to be 1) currently enrolled in an AHTA accredited horticultural therapy certificate program or 2)
attending classes part-time to meet the AHTA certification and/or professional registration requirements, or 3) have initiated a horticultural therapy internship with an AHTA approved internship supervisor to be completed within the next 2 years. Preprofessional members receive full membership benefits. Preprofessional members may vote and/or hold office.
Membership fee: $120.00
Associate
Open to all individuals not professionally registered with the American Horticultural therapy Association and interested in supporting the horticultural therapy profession. Associate members receive full membership benefits. Associate members may vote and/or hold office.
Membership fee: $185.00
Organizational
Open to all organizations and educational institutions that support the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Organizational members shall designate in writing an individual representative for purposes of receiving membership benefits. Organizational
members receive all membership benefits. Organizational members may not vote and/or hold office.
Membership fee: $500.00
Retired
Open to all Certified and Professional members of the American Horticultural Therapy Association who are age 62 and older and retired from gainful employment. Retired members receive the same benefits and privileges as Certified and Professional members. A request for
change in membership status must be made in writing.
Membership fee: $95.00
Student
Open to all full-time students enrolled in a university or college degree program (any curriculum). Student members must submit, in writing, proof of full-time enrollment. Student members receive all membership benefits. Student members may not vote and/or hold office.
Membership fee: $65.00
Honorary
The Board of Directors may elect individuals to Honorary membership in recognition of long service and/or distinctive contribution to the field. Honorary members receive the same benefits and privileges as Certified and Professional members.
Membership fee: Waived
Are You Currently a Student?
We are committed to supporting the next generation of practitioners. If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, our student membership offers the education, community, and credentials you need to transition seamlessly from graduation to practice.
Become a Member Today
By joining AHTA, you position your practice at the center of the field's leading professional network and contribute directly to advancing the standards of horticultural therapy nationwide.