Horticultural Therapy Workshop: Healing through Horticultural Therapy
June 8, 8 am-5 pm AND/OR June 9, 8 am-12 pm
Presenters Douglas Airhart Ph.D., HTR, Professor at TTU and Derrick Stowell Ph.D., CTRS, HTR, Adjunct Assistant Professor, UT Knoxville, will offer an overview of horticultural therapy, information on how to start a program, integration with current programming, and accessibility and adaptation for special needs. This workshop is aimed at service providers, therapists, teachers, and any others involved in therapeutic programming. CEUs available for additional fee. Call 901-636-4128 for more information.
Register no later than noon on June 5.
$100 Both June 8 & 9
$70 June 8 Only
$45 June 9 Only
$15 1.2 CEUs available through TN Tech University
Workshop Schedule
June 8 - Day 1
7:30 am Registration
8 am Welcome & Introductions
8:30 am Definition and Benefits of Horticultural Therapy
9:30 am Setting Goals & Objectives/Safety
10 am Break
10:15 am Documentation and Assessment
11 am Universal Design, ADA, Accessibility, and Adaptations
12 pm Lunch with Activity Ideas
1 pm Debriefing and Metaphors
1:30 pm Propagation
2:45 pm Break
3 pm Basic Plant Care Techniques
3:30 pm Indoor Gardening Activities
4:30 Questions/Evaluations/Wrap-up
June 9 - Day 2
7:30 am Registration
8 am Working with Specific Populations
8:45 am Veterans/AgrAbility and additional resources
9:15 am Floral Design Demonstration & Activity Analysis
10:15 am Break
10:30 am Task Analysis Activity
11 am Next Steps
11:40 am Questions/Evaluations/Wrap-up
If you need assistance with registration please email boxoffice@membg.org.
The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to being an exemplary center for horticulture and environmental enrichment. Serving over 40,000 school-aged children annually, and hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment. Our 96-acre property includes 30 specialty gardens and a Level 4 Arboretum, which provide the ability to interact with various families of plants, flowers, and trees.
The Garden offers year-round programming and events for children, families, adults, art lovers, food lovers, music lovers, gardeners, and more! Beyond our annual happenings, we have a diverse offering of adult workshops and classes, youth classes and activities, art exhibits, horticultural features and events, and outdoor fun for all. Click here to explore upcoming events at the Garden.
Find more Memphis Botanic Garden Events
Share 