Regional Groups

Regional Horticultural Therapy Groups are locally led entities that play a vital role in strengthening the field, creating community, and leading the path forward.

Regional Groups collaborate with the AHTA to advocate for horticultural therapy within their communities.

Regional Groups focus on connecting everyone doing horticultural therapy in their area like practitioners, students, allied professionals, and supporters alike.

These groups host educational events, create networking opportunities, share resources, and mentor emerging professionals.

Why Join a Regional Group?

Regional groups are an ideal complement to your AHTA membership, connecting with other horticultural therapy professionals in your area to exchange ideas, participate in group events, and build meaningful professional relationships close to home.

Connect with Thought Leaders & Mentors

Moving beyond casual networking to access high-level mentorship and industry leaders.

Pool Regional Resources & Local Expertise

Accessing a localized brain trust and operational toolkits.

Drive Current Initiatives

Actively participating in the immediate momentum of the profession.

Peer Support Built for Your Market

True peer-to-peer collaboration with people who understand your specific challenges.

Learn from Proven Program Highlights

Using successful local case studies as blueprints for growth.

Find a Regional Group Near You

Browse the directory below to connect with local horticultural therapy professionals, discover nearby events, and access regional insights.

Regional Groups Guidelines

National standards inspire us, but local networks empower us.

The AHTA proudly encourages and supports the vital work of our Regional Groups. We look forward to seeing these communities flourish, expand, and drive impact across the country.



While Regional Groups passionately champion the AHTA mission, they operate under a distinct framework. To maintain clarity and alignment, all groups adhere to the following guidelines and criteria:

• Independence: Groups operate as independent entities with no legal or business affiliation with the AHTA.
• Autonomy: The AHTA does not oversee, monitor, or manage Regional Group memberships.
• Leadership: The designated group contact must maintain an active professional membership with the AHTA.
• Branding & Identity: Groups may not use the AHTA name or logo without prior permission. Additionally, groups without designated nonprofit status will be identified strictly by their region or state.
• Website Visibility: The AHTA will feature your group’s name and contact information directly on the official AHTA website.
• Event Amplification: The AHTA will promote your networking events on the official Calendar of Events and share updates across our social media platforms.