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• Nature-based Programming to Build Community

  • When
    10 Apr 2025
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    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual - EDT

  
  

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  Jennifer Smith-Simms, Missouri Botanical Garden

  April 10, 6:30 pm ET   PLEASE NOTE THIS IS EASTERN TIME

  The Missouri Botanical Garden is a nonprofit institution, National Historic Landmark, and global leader in plant science and conservation as well as a world-class cultural institution that engages diverse audiences in learning about plants as the foundation of life. The Garden pursues its mission in a number of ways: botanical research and conservation, horticultural displays, educational programs, and public outreach. Welcoming over one million visitors each year, the Missouri Botanical Garden contributes significantly to the cultural vibrancy of the St. Louis region. Within the Education Division, the Therapeutic Horticulture Program team provides nature-based therapeutic outreach programming to populations in healthcare, senior living, and social service communities.

  
  

  The Garden works with Lifewise STL, a support organization for immigrant populations, St Louis Crisis Nursery Latino Outreach, a non-profit that supports families from Latin American countries with parental support, interpretation, and many other needs. We also recently began working with Ronald McDonald House, which supports families whose children are seriously ill. Many of the families are from the Caribbean, South American, and Central America.

  Immigrant populations deal with many challenges in their lives. From being far from home, their culture, and often experiencing trauma. Connecting to plants and nature is a well-known way to decrease stress, increase overall wellbeing, find respite, build community and provide social experiences. Therapeutic Horticulture programs forge connections with nature that provide people with beneficial diversions from their difficulties and promote active engagement in life, socialization, stress reduction, relaxation, and peace.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Volunteer - Master Gardener Plant Sale

  • When
    19 Apr 2025
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  CHTN members in the Bay Area - this is an invitation to join me at the CHTN table at the very popular Master Gardeners Plant Sale Saturday 4.19.25. We'll be showing the many attendees how plants are therapeutic and horticultural therapy is a profession (and they can join us for free). 

  It's a really fun event, filled with plant-crazed people having the time of their lives. Megan Goulden will be there in her official capacity with the Master Gardeners - manning the pollinators area (very popular).  It is a hoot. Let me know if you'll be joining me at the table that day. Thanks! April

  Please RSVP to April Ellis  aprilellislcsw@gmail.com

  Website:

  http://ucanr.edu/site/master-gardeners-san-mateo-san-francisco-counties/spring-garden-market-and-educational-fair

  
  

  Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair

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  Saturday, April 19, 2025
  9:00am – 1:00pm

  

  Photo by Bruce Goren

  2495 South Delaware Street
  Sequoia Hall
  San Mateo County Event Center
  San Mateo, CA
   (map)

  Free Admission • Free Parking • Pay by Credit card, Cash or Check

  Most plants only $6

  Funds raised will be used to support future training and workshops that will be free to the public. 

  Discover the joy of growing flavorful tomatoes and vibrant vegetables that thrive beautifully in your area!

  The UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties are holding their Spring Garden Market and Educational Fair in Sequoia Hall at the San Mateo County Event Center.

  Come buy plants for your summer garden: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash, herbs, succulents, pollinators, and more. Varieties have been selected just for the San Francisco and Peninsula climate zones, and grown by local UC Master Gardeners.

  Additional sale items

  Beyond edibles: we will have a selection of pollinator plants, native plants, succulents and gardening books for sale.

  Drop by tables for demonstrations, exhibits and answers to your questions

  • Community groups/partners
  • Information on pests, native plants, roses, trees and more

  
  

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• Join Our Monthly Horticultural Therapy Consultation Group!

  • When
    20 Apr 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

  
  

  Looking for a supportive space to grow in your HT practice? Our 1-hour Monthly HT Consultation Group is the perfect place to connect, learn, and share with fellow professionals and enthusiasts.

  ✨ Bring your accomplishments, questions, challenges, or curiosities about horticultural therapy.
  Get peer support, talk through an issue, or celebrate a success.
  Discover new resources, fresh ideas, and best practices in HT.
  Whether you're seeking guidance or eager to share, this is a welcoming space for learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

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

  RSVP:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P5GUQOuKEOG2L24SgZz8_pEE2bZw3qKqJlsL3uVer6I/edit?gid=1004581458#gid=1004581458

  
  

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• Join Our Monthly Horticultural Therapy Consultation Group!

  • When
    17 May 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    zoom

  
  

  
  

  Looking for a supportive space to grow in your HT practice? Our 1-hour Monthly HT Consultation Group is the perfect place to connect, learn, and share with fellow professionals and enthusiasts.

  ✨ Bring your accomplishments, questions, challenges, or curiosities about horticultural therapy.
  Get peer support, talk through an issue, or celebrate a success.
  Discover new resources, fresh ideas, and best practices in HT.
  Whether you're seeking guidance or eager to share, this is a welcoming space for learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

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

  RSVP:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P5GUQOuKEOG2L24SgZz8_pEE2bZw3qKqJlsL3uVer6I/edit?gid=1004581458#gid=1004581458

  
  

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• Join Our Monthly Horticultural Therapy Consultation Group!

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    zoom

  
  

  Looking for a supportive space to grow in your HT practice? Our 1-hour Monthly HT Consultation Group is the perfect place to connect, learn, and share with fellow professionals and enthusiasts.

  ✨ Bring your accomplishments, questions, challenges, or curiosities about horticultural therapy.
  Get peer support, talk through an issue, or celebrate a success.
  Discover new resources, fresh ideas, and best practices in HT.
  Whether you're seeking guidance or eager to share, this is a welcoming space for learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

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

  RSVP:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P5GUQOuKEOG2L24SgZz8_pEE2bZw3qKqJlsL3uVer6I/edit?gid=1004581458#gid=1004581458

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