Dates and locations announced for the 2012 Fundamentals Of Horticultural Therapy classes

Perkins School
for the Blind

Watertown, MA
October 11-14, 2012

Anchor Center
for Blind Children

Denver, Colorado
November 1-4, 2012

Elkus Ranch -
NOTE: New Dates
Half Moon Bay, California
December 6-9, 2012

More about Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy

Learn how to combine a passion for gardening and helping people through the innovative field of horticultural therapy. Join students from across the country to learn more by enrolling in the first class in the certificate program, Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy this fall in one of three locations. To complete a full certificate in HT plan to attend three additional classes. Each will be offered in Colorado and California in 2013.

HT Institute Workshop
HT Institute Workshop

Horticultural Therapy Institute

Linking People and Plants

The Horticultural Therapy Institute

At the non-profit Horticultural Therapy Institute, students gain the skills and confidence to create and manage successful horticultural therapy programs, and are inspired to become leaders in the practice and profession of horticultural therapy. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to teaching best practices with passion and excellence, keeping an eye on the changing needs of programs, people and places.

We offer:

  • Professional training that prepares you to combine your passion for gardening with a desire to improve the lives of others

  • A certificate in horticultural therapy (HT)

  • Courses in HT for adult and traditional students
  • Experienced instructors who love to teach and are leaders in the profession
  • Staff who care about and can help guide your career
  • Face-to-face instruction that builds your professional network
  • College credit and from Colorado State University
  • A concentrated course of study that can lead towards a credential in HT from the American Horticultural Therapy Association

  • A discourse with others who recognize the benefits of connecting people and plants
  • A curriculum that effectively trains students from varied educational and professional backgrounds
  • CEUs to maintain professional credentials in allied professions.

We strive to understand your needs and wish to create educational options that will work for you. Please let us know how we can help and with a friend or colleague.






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