Our Partners
We’re proud to collaborate with organizations that share our vision of expanding access to therapeutic horticulture worldwide. Partnerships strengthen our collective impact, bringing together knowledge, resources, and communities to support human health through connection with plants and nature.
Partnerships for Nature
Partnerships for Nature (PN) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds collaborative international relationships to enhance nature education and healing, sustainable living, and conservation. Their vision is of a world where communities cooperate to protect the natural world and its biodiversity.
Since 2020, PN has led international environmental education exchanges in Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, and (until 2022) Russia. These programs have included training, site visits, webinars, and study groups — all designed to share knowledge and strengthen capacity. PN also collaborates with botanical gardens and other organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe to advance nature-based healing and education with its partners in Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia.
A current focus is therapeutic horticulture, with initiatives supporting displaced families, veterans, older adults, and others affected by the war in Ukraine. Initiatives to develop therapeutic horticulture are also underway with Armenia and Georgia.
Emilee Weaver leading a therapeutic horticulture workshop in Poland for Ukrainians in October, 2024
Our collaboration with PN centers on sharing knowledge and resources to build practitioner capacity in war-affected regions. PN leads on overall coordination with overseas partners, adaptation of programs to local needs, and translation and distribution of therapeutic horticulture materials; Root in Nature provides course content, resources, and expertise.
Together we are committed to supporting the growth of therapeutic horticulture where it is needed most.
Partnership to Deliver JASMA Healthcare Planters
Root in Nature is thrilled to partner with the Forget For A Moment Foundation as part of a shared commitment to infuse the healing power of nature into healthcare environments. Through our collaboration on the innovative JASMA Healthcare Planter, we are dedicated to promoting awareness among healthcare institutions about the critical importance of integrating natural elements within their spaces. This initiative is more than just beautification; it’s about creating healthier, more soothing environments for patients, staff and visitors alike.
Together, Root in Nature and Forget For A Moment Foundation are planting seeds of change, aiming to make nature’s restorative benefits accessible to all within the healthcare community. Root in Nature clients and GrowTH Network members are eligible for a 15% discount on a JASMA Planter, and purchasers of the planter are eligible for a 15% discount on our Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture course.
Best Ottawa Business (BOBS) Award Winner
Root in Nature was recognized for Best Performance in Social Entrepreneurship by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal.
Coralus Venture
Root in Nature is grateful to be selected as one of the Ventures working on the World’s To-Do List by Coralus Activators. We receive interest-free funding, connections and relationships to grow our impact.