Top 10 Therapeutic Horticulture Activity Ideas
This session offers a comprehensive exploration of practical therapeutic horticulture (TH) activities for your practice. Attendees will delve into the five domains of wellness influenced by TH and discover our top 10 step-by-step activity plans from the Root in Nature Activity Database. We will showcase a diverse range of activities suited to various domains, budgets, seasons, and program streams. The session also includes a demonstration of the sortable activities database, followed by an open discussion and Q&A.
November Peer Support Call with Katie McGillivray, HTR
GrowTH Network members can participate in monthly drop-in Q&A and check-in calls with a registered horticultural therapist. These calls provide a supportive environment where practitioners can seek guidance, share experiences, and engage in ongoing professional development.
Katie (she/her) is a Registered Horticultural Therapist (HTR) in British Columbia, Canada. A strong advocate of asset-based community development and reflective practice, Katie has been supporting therapeutic horticulture projects and programs for a wide variety of populations since 2014.
Nurturing the Gardener: Prioritizing Health, Safety & Injury Prevention in the Garden with Nancy McDonald
Prioritizing the health and safety of the gardener and being knowledgeable of ways to prevent injury leads to enjoyment of the physical, mental, and cognitive benefits of gardening. Nancy provides valuable information on ways to prevent injury and disease when working hands-on in the garden. She will also present ideas for participants with health challenges to engage safely in gardening while still experiencing its therapeutic benefits.
Nancy grew up on a farm on Prince Edward Island and learned the practical aspects of gardening from her parents. Her love of flowers came from spending time in her grandmother’s beautiful mixed garden. After 42 years of a very fulfilling nursing career, Nancy’s thoughts turned to retirement and volunteer opportunities. She has been a member of the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton for 13 years. Nancy is also a member of the Friends of the Farm and the Ottawa Horticultural Society. Nancy enjoys her small suburban garden and the birds, bees and butterflies that visit. She also enjoys making flavourful recipes in her kitchen using herbs and edible flowers from her garden.