The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working nationally and internationally to reconnect children with nature. The network provides a critical link between researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.
Formed in 1973, the American Horticultural Therapy Association has helped horticultural therapy gain acceptance as a unique and dynamic human service program. AHTA is the only US organization concerned with the promotion and development of HT programming.
The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of plants and the natural world. The Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to offer several programs that deliver the therapeutic benefits of gardening activities and plant-rich environments to those in your care.
The Horticultural Therapy Institute provides education and training in horticultural therapy to those new to, or experienced with, the practice of using gardening and plants to improve the lives of others.
Cathedral Village set new standards with the development of the William H. Sayre Horticultural Center that includes both a greenhouse and head house. It is the center of our extensive Horticultural Program that benefits both apartment residents and residents of Bishop White Lodge, our Skilled Nursing Facility.
This credit certificate option from the Department of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture is designed for people interested in horticultural therapy. Courses provide training and background and introduce horticultural therapy skills.
Rutgers offers a degree and a certificate program; both are designed to prepare students for work in various settings where plants are used to help people.
