American Horticultural Therapy Association

American Horticultural Therapy Association The AHTA promotes the practice of horticultural therapy as a vital therapeutic modality. Visit us at www.ahta.org.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the AHTA is dedicated to promoting the practice of horticultural therapy within the highly varied arena of human services offerings. AHTA is the only US-based organization dedicated to the promotion and development of horticultural therapy as an accepted therapeutic modality and as a specialized professional discipline. More than 800 individuals and organizations across the US, Canada, Japan, and beyond, are currently members.

Nature Boosts the BrainNature Is Fuel for Focus, Learning, and Mental ClarityImmersion in nature and hands-on plant care...
07/24/2025

Nature Boosts the Brain

Nature Is Fuel for Focus, Learning, and Mental Clarity
Immersion in nature and hands-on plant care has a measurable impact on cognitive health.
✔️ Studies show improvements in test scores
✔️ Enhanced attention spans and working memory
✔️ Greater focus, especially for students with ADHD
✔️ Boosted serotonin levels to support emotional balance

When students step into the garden, they’re not just getting fresh air—they’re resetting their nervous systems and activating brain pathways that support learning, regulation, and well-being.
Horticultural therapy grows more than plants—it grows capacity for success.
To learn more or support, visit https://www.ahta.org/growing-impact

Sunshine, connection, and savings await! Secure your early bird rate before August 5th and join us where nature and heal...
07/24/2025

Sunshine, connection, and savings await! Secure your early bird rate before August 5th and join us where nature and healing meet. Come to the American Horticultural Therapy Association's annual conference - this year it's virtual! https://www.ahta.org/conference


Have you ever felt better after a walk through the forest? Forest bathing, or, "shinrin-yoku" is a Japanese mental healt...
07/23/2025

Have you ever felt better after a walk through the forest? Forest bathing, or, "shinrin-yoku" is a Japanese mental health intervention that uses slow, mindful walks through the forest to calm the nervous system. Forest bathing exposes us to several calming stimuli:

1) The color green is the only wavelength of light that eases migraines.

2) Beneficial microorganisms like Mycobacterium vaccae that we inhale in the forest help us produce serotonin.

3) Constant stimuli from screens and traffic cause chronic stress that we can alleviate through relative isolation in a forest.

Take some time to walk among the trees yourself to see if it works! 🌳

Reconnecting Youth to What Matters “The more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need.” – Richard LouvRichard...
07/22/2025

Reconnecting Youth to What Matters

“The more high-tech our lives become, the more nature we need.” – Richard Louv

Richard Louv’s words are at the heart of Phase 2: Cultivating Wellness in the ‘Growing Impact’ Youth Campaign.

Across the country, youth are finding peace, focus, and purpose through horticultural therapy, healing gardens, and therapeutic horticulture programs. These initiatives are more than green spaces—they are safe havens where emotional health, learning, self-confidence and connection take root.

Follow along as we explore how plant-rich settings are growing stronger, healthier young people—mind, body, and spirit.

To learn more or support, visit https://www.ahta.org/growing-impact

Branch out and save! American Horticultural Therapy Assn's Annual Conference is virtual this year! Register by August 5t...
07/22/2025

Branch out and save! American Horticultural Therapy Assn's Annual Conference is virtual this year! Register by August 5th to take advantage of early bird pricing. https://www.ahta.org/conference


At the American Horticultural Therapy Association, we know firsthand how time with nature—especially trees—can restore c...
07/21/2025

At the American Horticultural Therapy Association, we know firsthand how time with nature—especially trees—can restore calm, connection, and wellbeing. Whether you're walking beneath a leafy canopy or simply sitting in the shade, trees offer powerful therapeutic support.

🌲 What is your favorite tree? Let us know below!

Gather with the community that believes in the healing power of nature. Come grow with us at the American Horticultural ...
07/20/2025

Gather with the community that believes in the healing power of nature. Come grow with us at the American Horticultural Therapy Association Annual Conference!
https://www.ahta.org/conference

🌿 "My wish is to stay always like this, in the quiet corner of nature." — Claude Monet 🌼At the American Horticultural Th...
07/18/2025

🌿 "My wish is to stay always like this, in the quiet corner of nature." — Claude Monet 🌼

At the American Horticultural Therapy Association, we believe those quiet corners—where plants grow, birds sing, and time slows—can be powerful spaces for healing. Horticultural therapy offers moments of peace, purpose, and connection in the natural world.

💚 What’s your wish when you're in nature? Share it in the comments below.

This June, Seed Your Future’s ‘Seed to STEM’ program was introduced to the AHTA ‘Growing Impact’ Youth Campaign! STEM ed...
07/17/2025

This June, Seed Your Future’s ‘Seed to STEM’ program was introduced to the AHTA ‘Growing Impact’ Youth Campaign!

STEM educators from across the country gathered in Chicago for a week-long immersive experience, exploring many aspects of horticulture, including the dynamic field of horticultural therapy and therapeutic horticulture. They discovered how the health-boosting power of plants supports multiple dimensions of youth wellness, while also serving as a science-rich, evidence-based tool that elevates STEM learning.

Educators were equipped with evidence-based research demonstrating the significant impact of horticultural therapy on human health and development. They also took part in a hands-on miniature Zen garden activity, which fostered self-expression, encouraged mindfulness, and harnessed how plants, soil, and stones — combined with intention —can nurture inner calm, personal growth, and connection.

This is just the beginning… Follow the ‘Growing Impact’ Youth Campaign as AHTA spotlights impactful initiatives, nurturing green spaces, and lived experiences, inspiring the next generation to grow with resilience and purpose. Visit https://www.ahta.org/growing-impact to sponsor or learn more!

Catch the early bloom! American Horticultural Therapy Association's Annual Conference - Register by August 5th and save ...
07/17/2025

Catch the early bloom! American Horticultural Therapy Association's Annual Conference - Register by August 5th and save your spot (and your budget) for the most inspiring gathering in therapeutic horticulture. https://www.ahta.org/conference


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