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🌱 What does the research tell us about horticultural therapy, and what does it look like in real life?Join the Canadian ...
09/14/2026

🌱 What does the research tell us about horticultural therapy, and what does it look like in real life?

Join the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association on September 24 for “Why HT? Research and Anecdotes,” an online session bringing research and lived experience together.

We’ll explore recent findings alongside practical experiences, stories, and examples of horticultural therapy in action.

📅 September 24
🕓 4–5 p.m. PT | 5–6 p.m. MT | 6–7 p.m. CT | 7–8 p.m. ET | 8–9 p.m. AT
💻 Online
🌿 Registration is open! Free for members, $10 for non members

Whether you already work in the field or are just beginning to explore horticultural therapy, come discover more about the evidence (and the experiences) behind the practice.

https://members.chta.ca/event/why-ht-research-and-anecdotes/

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Rebecca Reimer!Rebecca is a Horticultural Therapy Practitioner working toward her HT...
09/14/2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Rebecca Reimer!
Rebecca is a Horticultural Therapy Practitioner working toward her HTR designation with CHTA. She develops goal-based programs in educational and community settings, using meaningful engagement with plants to support emotional regulation, confidence, responsibility, skill development and connection.
Her session, "When the Lettuce Doesn't Grow: Teaching Resilience Through Real-World Garden Setbacks," will look at how failed seeds, changing timelines and unexpected garden outcomes can become useful opportunities for problem-solving, flexibility and growth.
Join us online October 22-24, 2026.
Learn more and register: chta.ca/conference-2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Bindu Sharma!Bindu is a horticulturist with a foundation in plant science, sustainab...
09/12/2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Bindu Sharma!
Bindu is a horticulturist with a foundation in plant science, sustainable cultivation and landscape management. Her work increasingly explores the human-plant connection and the ways accessible plant-based activities can support engagement, skill-building and well-being.
In "Healing Through Cultural Gardens: Reconnecting Communities Through Plants, Memory, and Place," Bindu will explore how culturally meaningful plants and sensory garden experiences can support identity, belonging, intergenerational connection and community care.
Join us online October 22-24, 2026.
Learn more and register: chta.ca/conference-2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Tracey Wilson!Tracey's path into psychotherapy began through landscape design and th...
09/08/2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Tracey Wilson!
Tracey's path into psychotherapy began through landscape design and the understanding that outdoor spaces can support reflection, healing and personal expression. Her current practice brings together psychotherapy, therapeutic horticulture, creativity, nature-based approaches and evidence-based care.
In "Living Grief, Recognizing Hope: Horticultural Therapy Approaches for Reproductive Trauma and Pregnancy Loss," Tracey will explore a pilot project using symbolic plant memorials, reflective conversation and horticultural practices to support meaning-making, communication and connection.
Join us online October 22-24, 2026.
Learn more and register: chta.ca/conference-2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Gillian di Petta!Gillian is an environmental professional with more than 12 years of...
09/05/2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Gillian di Petta!
Gillian is an environmental professional with more than 12 years of experience in ecological restoration, with a strong focus on Tallgrass prairie and savanna ecosystems in Ontario. At Alderville First Nation, she developed and now operates the Mitigomin Native Plant Nursery, supporting native plant propagation, seed collection, stewardship and community education.
In "Horticultural Therapy Through Tallgrass Prairie Restoration at Mitigomin Native Plant Nursery," Gillian will share how the nursery connects plants, culture and community through native plant growing, youth gardening and community programs.
Join us online October 22-24, 2026.
Learn more and register: chta.ca/conference-2026

Recruiting a Communications Coordinator!This role manages the marketing and social media channels of the CHTA, helping t...
09/03/2026

Recruiting a Communications Coordinator!

This role manages the marketing and social media channels of the CHTA, helping to spread information about horticultural therapy and the CHTA's various projects.

With a team of committee members, the Communications Coordinator works to create and schedule campaigns to be sent to our members and community at large via email and social media.

Board members commit to 15-25 hours of volunteer work per month.

Volunteers must be CHTA members. To apply, email [email protected] with your information or go to the job/volunteer postings on the member portal.

Did you know weoffer bursaries for those who wish to attend our annual conference?Successful applicants can received bet...
09/02/2026

Did you know weoffer bursaries for those who wish to attend our annual conference?

Successful applicants can received between 25%-100% off their Conference ticket.

Find more information online:
https://chta.ca/conference-bursary/

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Janine Robertson!Janine brings together her experience as a Registered Dietitian, Ma...
09/02/2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Janine Robertson!
Janine brings together her experience as a Registered Dietitian, Master Gardener and Horticultural Therapist. Her integrative approach connects nutrition, therapeutic gardening, mental health and aging, with a particular interest in supporting seniors and people living with complex health challenges.

In her presentation, she will demonstrate how the garden at the Margaret’s Place Hospice was transformed from one summer to another, through the collaboration of volunteers, community members, staff, residents and their families. The garden's life will also be followed through the transition from one Horticultural Therapy Intern to another under mentorship of one HTR, highlighting continuity, growth, and the impact of horticultural therapy programming over time and the development and nurturing of new clinicians to this profession.

Join us online October 22-24, 2026.
Learn more and register: chta.ca/conference-2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Tracy Boehm Barrett!Tracy brings more than 25 years of experience in academic, nonpr...
08/24/2026

Meet CHTA 2026 conference presenter Tracy Boehm Barrett!

Tracy brings more than 25 years of experience in academic, nonprofit and community-based social services. She holds a Master of Public Health and completed her horticultural therapy certificate in 2024. She also created Project DIG, a therapeutic horticulture pilot focused on inclusive gardening with people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Her session, "The Gift of Dormancy: How Periods of Pause Strengthen Our Practice," invites us to consider rest, reflection and renewal as meaningful parts of professional growth.
Join us online October 22-24, 2026.
Learn more and register: chta.ca/conference-2026

This Saturday!What are you reading about plants, gardens or the natural world?Join the Canadian Horticultural Therapy As...
08/24/2026

This Saturday!

What are you reading about plants, gardens or the natural world?

Join the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association for **Bring a Book: Nature, Gardens & Well-Being”, an informal online gathering for sharing books and exchanging ideas.

Bring a favourite nature-writing book, gardening memoir, horticultural therapy resource, novel, poetry collection or children’s book: or attend to listen and build your reading list.

No assigned reading. No presentation required. Just books, conversation and connection.

Saturday, August 29
11 a.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Eastern
Online through CHTA

members.chta.ca/event/bring-a-book-club/

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