AHTA Student Membership
Grow Your Future in Horticultural Therapy with Student Membership
Join a community of students and professionals passionate about health and wellness through horticulture.
The field of horticultural therapy is expanding, and the next generation of leadership starts with you. Join a dedicated community committed to advancing evidence-based practice, improving human well-being through plants & people, and supporting your development every step of the way.
Why Join AHTA Membership?
Gain access to foundational industry insights, exclusive savings, and a thriving collective of mentors and peers.
Build Your Network
Connect with professionals, mentors, and fellow students in horticultural therapy and therapeutic horticulture.
Access Resources
Explore educational tools, webinars, research articles, and professional development.
Career Opportunities
Build pathways towards internships, future employment options, and discover job listings.
Full Time Student Discounts
Receive reduced pricing on conferences, and student rate for professional membership.
Support the Profession
Help advance horticulture as a therapeutic modality in healthcare, education, and community settings.
Academic Foundations
AHTA student members bring unique insights from across the academic spectrum. Explore a snapshot of the diverse fields of study shaping the next generation of our profession.
The Plant Sciences: Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape Architecture & Landscape Design
Clinical & Therapeutic Practices: Healthcare, Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, Social Work
Professional Development & Communication: Education, Business, Journalism
Membership Eligibility & Requirements
Joining the AHTA student community is a straightforward process designed for individuals actively pursuing higher education.
Enrollment Criteria: You're a full-time undergraduate students enrolled in at least 12 credits, or graduate students enrolled in at least 9 credits (any curriculum) at an accredited university or college.
Required Documentation: To confirm your student status, you must provide proof of current full-time enrollment during the application process. This can be a letter from a faculty advisor or a copy of your current unofficial transcript.
Annual Dues: $65 USD
The Student Thrive Bundle
Membership + Conference + Community
Ready to grow your future in horticultural therapy? The AHTA Student Thrive Bundle is an all-in-one package designed to launch your professional journey. For one accessible rate, you gain the credentials, knowledge, and network needed to advance your career in human-plant interactions.
What’s Included
- 1-Year AHTA Student Membership: Access ongoing professional resources, publications, and member networks.
- 3-Day Conference Pass: Full admission to the 2026 AHTA Annual Conference in San Francisco, California (October 15–18).
- Direct Community Access: Build lifelong connections with leading practitioners, researchers, educators, and prospective employers.
Who Qualifies?
To ensure these resources support early-career professionals, the Student Thrive Bundle is available to:
- Undergraduate & High School Students: Enrolled in at least 12 units.
- Graduate Students: Enrolled in at least 9 units.
- Certificate Students: Currently enrolled in an accredited course through one of AHTA’s Accredited Certificate Programs.
Why Choose the Bundle?
Our Best Student Value Ever: By bundling your annual membership with full conference access, you save significantly while unlocking a full year of professional development and national networking.
Discover emerging research, connect with industry leaders across the country, and immerse yourself in the national horticultural therapy community.
An Exclusive Look into AHTA Student Membership Benefits
Download this special sneak peek from the AHTA Magazine to read two standout features: "Cultivating Laughter: The Role of Humor in Horticultural Therapy" and "Stewardship and Sustainability as an Ethical Responsibility," written by a fellow student at the Horticultural Therapy Institute.
The AHTA Magazine, Cultivating Healing, is one of our premier member-only benefits, delivering research and clinical trends straight to our community. To celebrate the next generation of practitioners, we are opening the archives to share an exclusive sneak peek from our latest issue.
A Free Preview from the Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture
We’re opening the archives to give inquiring students a free sneak peek at the field's leading peer-reviewed literature. Dive into an excerpt from the Journal on "Therapeutic Horticulture and Therapeutic Goals: Expanding the Scope and Practice Through the Therapeutic Horticulture Activities Database and Its Use of Health Domain-Specific Goals" written by Lesley Fleming, MA, HTR, Elizabeth Diehl, HTM, RLA, and Kathryn Grimes, HTR, MAT.
Start Your Professional Journey Today
Discover the therapeutic power of plants, people, and purpose.