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California Horticultural Therapy Network

 Catalyzing collaborations to advance the profession of Horticultural Therapy in California

CHTN is pleased to share information about horticultural therapy-related events in California. However, it does not endorse or assume liability for any events unless explicitly designated as CHTN-sponsored.

Upcoming events

  • Join Our Monthly Horticultural Therapy Consultation Group!

    • 18 Oct 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • zoom


    Come join our free Horticultural Therapy Zoom Consult Group!

    Whether you’re a seasoned HT professional or just curious and enthusiastic about this field, you’re welcome here. We gather monthly to share successes, talk through challenges, and support and educate one another in this meaningful work.

    Next meeting: Saturday, October 18 at 10am PT

    Hosted by: California Horticultural Therapy Network (CHTN), facilitated by April Ellis, LCSW & Registered Horticultural Therapist

    Cost: Free (1 hour)

    We’d love to have you join us—come be part of the conversation!

    RSVP here and get the zoom link -

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P5GUQOuKEOG2L24SgZz8_pEE2bZw3qKqJlsL3uVer6I/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWXZxcmFtZXJJSk12VWd2SQEeDLE1YzFAtZxubvD_hEHRIjZCOKuGicV4-B9Ixa1-ztibDoB9LF6aXCsGkqg_aem_2uUKYehFntklZqFLOIi3hQ&gid=1305575835#gid=1305575835
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  • Join Our Monthly Horticultural Therapy Consultation Group!

    • 8 Nov 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • zoom


    Come join our free Horticultural Therapy Zoom Consult Group!

    Whether you’re a seasoned HT professional or just curious and enthusiastic about this field, you’re welcome here. We gather monthly to share successes, talk through challenges, and support and educate one another in this meaningful work.

    Next meeting: Saturday, November 8 at 10am PT

    Hosted by: California Horticultural Therapy Network (CHTN), facilitated by April Ellis, LCSW & Registered Horticultural Therapist

    Cost: Free (1 hour)

    We’d love to have you join us—come be part of the conversation!

    RSVP here and get the zoom link -

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P5GUQOuKEOG2L24SgZz8_pEE2bZw3qKqJlsL3uVer6I/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWXZxcmFtZXJJSk12VWd2SQEeDLE1YzFAtZxubvD_hEHRIjZCOKuGicV4-B9Ixa1-ztibDoB9LF6aXCsGkqg_aem_2uUKYehFntklZqFLOIi3hQ&gid=1305575835#gid=1305575835
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  • Wellness workshop at Sunnylands: An Afternoon of Therapeutic Horticulture

    • 8 Nov 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Sunnylands Center and Gardens, Rancho Mirage CA

    Join horticultural therapist Karen Haney for a therapeutic horticulture experience at Sunnylands, where you’ll celebrate trees and connect with nature and inner peace. The session includes a tree-inspired chakra balancing meditation and two hands-on activities: creating a gratitude yarn sculpture from tree branches and making a finger labyrinth using natural materials.

    Saturday, November 8, from 1-3 pm
    Sunnylands Center & Gardens
    37977 Bob Hope Drive
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 

    To purchase tickets, go direclty to the Sunnylands link at: https://sunnylands.org/event/wellness-workshop-an-afternoon-of-therapeutic-horticulture/

    About the instructor: Karen Haney is a registered horticultural therapist, UCCE master gardener, and certified in permaculture design. She oversees the Horticultural Therapy program at a non-public school in Los Angeles, and she developed and currently teaches the Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program with UCLA Extension. Karen loves to share her passion about the therapeutic benefits of engaging with plants through positive and meaningful activities.

    Sunnylands event November 8


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  • CHTN Help Plan our Future! - virtual

    • 6 Dec 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Virtual
    Register

    Join us for a one hour meeting to decide and plan CHTN next steps. All interested are welcome!

    Website review - what we like/don't like, actions to take in the future, where we want website to lead

    Help plan February and spring meetings: program spotlight, activity and professional development

    Other ideas and contributions welcome

    Please become a free member before registering - thanks!

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89861985036?pwd=VP6aXH5Cs7tbM6gS1hgNFm5abf6JFI.1

    Meeting ID 898 6198 5036  

    Passcode 498788

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