2024 Annual Conference
Empowering People Through Therapeutic Horticulture:
Telling Our Story
As HT/TH practitioners, we see firsthand the many ways horticultural therapy is used to address health and social/emotional well-being in a variety of settings. One of our greatest challenges as a profession is building awareness and the partnerships necessary to expand the reach of this unique therapy. Join your MAHTN colleagues for a day of connecting, learning and strategizing on how we can work together to build awareness. We welcome anyone with interest in the field to join us!
Keynote Speaker: Matt Rader, President, Pennsylvania Horticulture Society
As the 37th President of the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society (aka PHS), Matt works to unlock the super-power embedded in each of us - utilizing gardening to build a healthier, happier world. PHS's mission of using horticulture to advance the health and well-being of Greater Philadelphia is powered by thousands of members, volunteers and partners who invest their time, money and passion. PHS works on the ground in 250 city and suburban neighborhoods, offers 20 public gardens and landscapes, produces the Philadelphia Flower Show - the country's largest horticultural event - and offers education, community, and an award-winning magazine for plant lovers.
Explore more on the PHS website.
Highlights of our agenda include:
Practitioner Panel & Breakout Session: Learn from a panel of fellow practitioners about their effective strategies to raise awareness, including details on the newly introduced AHTA Professional Credential - Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner (THP).
Virtual Tour of HT Programs in New Jersey: Learn from practitioners engaged in HT/TH programs serving a variety of populations within the state.
And, of course, valuable time to socialize throughout the day!
Registration: Lunch and morning refreshments are included with the conference fee. Please note there is a section to indicate if you have any dietary restrictions.
Members: $60; Students: $50; and Nonmembers: $75. Registration will close September 16, 2024
Parking and Transportation: Public parking is available; details will be provided to registrants. Public Transportation: Getting Here | Rutgers-New Brunswick
