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• UCLA Horticultural Therapy Intro session - virtual & free

  • When
    18 Mar 2026
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    6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Location
    zoom

  Join us for a free virtual horticultural therapy information session - hosted by UCLA Horticultural Therapy instructor Karen Haney, HTR
  

  • Get an introduction to the profession of horticultural therapy
  • Understand the different paths of the profession and the practice of horticultural therapy
  • Learn the settings where horticultural therapy can be applied
  • Gain knowledge about the Horticulture Therapist-Registered (HTR) professional designation

  Join us during National Horticultural Therapy Week for a live, virtual information event! Learn more about the professional practice of horticultural therapy, and the exciting new AHTA-accredited course series offered by UCLA Extension. Program staff and instructors will be on hand after the presentation to answer your questions

  Wedneday, March 18th 
  6-645pm
  Virtual

  Free! Sign up here:

  https://www.uclaextension.edu/landscape-architecture-horticulture/horticulture-gardening/course/horticultural-therapy-course

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• Celebrate Horticultural Therapy Week

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    little green a plant bar 1101 Main Street Redwood City, CA 94063

  
  

  Heal Your Plants, Heal Yourself - A Wellness Fair

  Join us for a unique hands-on pop up event that nurtures both plants and people! “Grow & Thrive” is an interactive fair where you can explore the healing power of horticultural therapy engage in hands-on activities and seek expert advice for both your plants and your well-being. Whether you’re looking to revive your struggling houseplants or refresh your mind and spirit this event is designed to help you grow heal and thrive.

  What to expect?

  • Hands- On Horticultural Therapy Activities- Discover the therapeutic benefits of gardening through guided interactive experiences!
  • Ask a Master Gardener- Bring pictures of your ailing plants and get expert diagnosis and care tips from a master gardener!
  • Ask a Therapist- Chat with a professional therapist from Ellie Mental Health Clinic about stress anxiety or personal growth in a welcoming nature-inspired setting.
  • Explore Horticultural Therapy Profession- Learn about career opportunities in horticultural therapy and how this growing field is making a difference in mental and physical health.

  Location - Little Green a Plant Bar

  • https://www.littlegreenaplantbar.com/classes

  Hosted by California Horticultural Therapy Network

  • https://californiahorticulturaltherapy.com/

  
  For more details email coordinator April Ellis
  
  AELLIS@RIVAMH.COM

  
  

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• Plants People Place A 3 Class Series with Oscar Carmona

  • When
    11 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    online

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   Join us online in learning more about the profound connections between plants, people, and the places we inhabit. This series is designed for HT and TH practitioners as well as people exploring the field of horticultural therapy. Be guided through the art and science of making meaningful connections through thoughtful plant selection and placement and sensory engagement. Together, we'll explore how horticultural therapy builds community in its broadest sense, creating healing spaces where connection, growth, and transformation flourish naturally.

  *This class in non-refundable*

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• Volunteer at the CHTN table at the Master Gardeners Plant Sale

  • When
    18 Apr 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    san mateo event center - 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

  
  
  CHTN will have a table at this wonderfully fun event! 
  Volunteer to be at the CHTN table and educate attendees about Horticultural Therapy and Therapeutic Horticulture.  It's a good time and you can buy your spring plants here. Strong plants grown locally by the MG.

  Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair

  UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and SF Counties
  

  Saturday April 18th, 2026

  830am - 1pm
  San Mateo Event Center
  
  Please RSVP to April Ellis to volunteer: aprilellislcsw@gmail.com

  More details here:

  https://ucanr.edu/site/mgsmsf/spring-garden-market-and-educational-fair

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