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# American Horticultural Therapy Association



## Pages


- [AHTA Credentials](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-credentials): AHTA Credentials

- [Careers in Horticultual Therapy](https://www.ahta.org/careers-in-horticultual-therapy): Bridge the gap between people and plants. Learn about clinical roles, essential skills, and the path to becoming a Board Certified Horticultural Therapist.

- [June 2026 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/june-2026-newsletter): AHTA June 2026 Newsletter

- [Horticultural Therapist-Registered (HTR) Directory](https://www.ahta.org/HTR-directory): AHTA HTR Directory

- [John Walker Community Service Award](https://www.ahta.org/john-walker-community-service-award): Explore the John Walker Community Service Award, recognizing innovative leadership, community impact, & proven excellence in horticultural therapy programming.

- [2026 Pre Conference Tours](https://www.ahta.org/2026-pre-conference-tours): Enhance your AHTA 2026 experience with pre-conference tours. Explore Muir Woods redwoods, Napa Valley, and Point Reyes before the main event in San Francisco.

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.ahta.org/privacy-policy): Privacy Policy

- [Previous Webinars](https://www.ahta.org/previous-webinars): AHTA Previous Webinars

- [2026 Conference RFP](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference-rfp): Establish thought leadership in horticultural therapy. Present at the AHTA 2026 Annual Conference. Share research, skills and innovative practices.

- [February  2026 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/february-2026-newsletter): AHTA February 2026 Newsletter

- [January  2026 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/january-2026-newsletter): AHTA January 2026 Newsletter

- [March  2026 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/march-2026-newsletter): AHTA March 2026 Newsletter

- [Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture 33.1 - 2023](https://www.ahta.org/journal-of-therapeutic-horticulture-2023-33-1): About

- [May 2026 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/may-2026-newsletter): AHTA May 2026 Newsletter

- [Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture 35.1 - 2025](https://www.ahta.org/journal-of-therapeutic-horticulture-35-1---2025): About

- [Growing Impact](https://www.ahta.org/growing-impact): Explore AHTA’s Growing Impact Campaign. Discover how nature-based therapy and plant-rich environments foster resilience and mental health in youth.

- [Rhea McCandliss Professional Service Award](https://www.ahta.org/rhea-mccandliss-professional-service-award): Discover the Rhea McCandliss Professional Service Award, celebrating registered AHTA members who advance the practice and philosophy of horticultural therapy.

- [Alice Burlingame Humanitarian Service Award](https://www.ahta.org/alice-burlingame-humanitarian-service-award): Learn about the Alice Burlingame Humanitarian Service Award, honoring advocates who advance public awareness and volunteer excellence in horticultural therapy.

- [Charles A. Lewis Excellence in Research Award](https://www.ahta.org/charles-a-lewis-excellence-in-research-award): Discover the legacy of the Charles A. Lewis Excellence in Research Award, honoring pioneering, evidence-based studies in horticultural therapy and health.

- [April  2026 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/april-2026-newsletter): AHTA April 2026 Newsletter

- [Advertise with AHTA](https://www.ahta.org/advertise-with-ahta): Promote your brand to healthcare decision-makers, hospitals, and clinical practitioners. View media kit rates, deadlines, and ad specs.

- [2026 Conference](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference): Join the AHTA 2026 Annual Conference in San Francisco. Explore resilience-building through horticultural therapy with expert workshops, research and networking.

- [HT-BC: Renew](https://www.ahta.org/htbc-renew): Maintain your Horticultural Therapist – Board Certified (HT-BC). Explore the two pathways to recertification and submit your renewal with AHTA.

- [HT-BC: Board Certification](https://www.ahta.org/board-certification): AHTA HT-BC Board Certification

- [HTR & Membership Directories](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-directories): Search the official AHTA directory to find or verify credentialed horticultural therapists who meet national standards for education and clinical experience. 

- [AHTA Annual Award Winners](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-annual-award-winners): Discover the past and present recipients of the AHTA Annual Awards, celebrating outstanding individual and program achievements in horticultural therapy.

- [National Horticultural Therapy Week](https://www.ahta.org/national-horticultural-therapy-week): National Horticultural Therapy Week

- [Member Center](https://www.ahta.org/welcome-ahta): Access your AHTA member benefits. Renew your membership, post to the job board, submit research to the Journal, and connect with a national network of HT experts.

- [Past AHTA Newsletters](https://www.ahta.org/past-ahta-newsletter): AHTA Newsletter Archive

- [2026 Conference Program](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference-program): Explore the 2026 AHTA Annual Conference schedule in SF. Discover clinical research, specialized therapeutic horticulture tracks, expert speakers, and workshops.

- [Support AHTA](https://www.ahta.org/support-ahta): Support the advancement of horticultural therapy. Your contributions fund board certification, academic research, and clinical programs in healthcare settings.

- [December  2025 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/december-2025-newsletter): AHTA December 2025 Newsletter

- [November 2025  Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/november-2025-newsletter): AHTA November 2025 Newsletter

- [Section for Homepage Preview](https://www.ahta.org/section-for-homepage-preview)

- [October 2025 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/october-2025-newsletter): AHTA October 2025 Newsletter

- [Webinars](https://www.ahta.org/webinars): AHTA Webinars

- [July 2026 Newsletter](https://www.ahta.org/july-2026-newsletter): AHTA July 2026 Newsletter

- [2026 Conference Registration](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference-registration): AHTA 2026 Conference Registration

- [Past Conference Events](https://www.ahta.org/past-conference-events): Past AHTA Conference Events

- [About the AHTA Organization](https://www.ahta.org/about-AHTA): Discover the mission of the American Horticultural Therapy Association. We set professional standards, lead research, & support a network of practitioners.

- [AHTA Board of Directors](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-board-of-directors): Meet the experts leading the AHTA. Our board represents diverse fields in healthcare, research, and design to advance the professional practice of HT globally.

- [Ann Lane Mavromatis Scholarship](https://www.ahta.org/ann-lane-mavromatis-scholarship): Explore the Ann Lane Mavromatis Scholarship, providing financial support & industry recognition for students displaying academic excellence in HT.

- [AHTA Accredited Certificate and Individual Horticultural Therapy Coursework](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-accredited-certificate-programs): Advance your career with AHTA accredited certificate programs. Master the theory and application of horticultural therapy through nationally endorsed standards.

- [2026 Conference Hotel](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference-hotel): Stay in the heart of San Francisco for the AHTA 2026 Conference. Secure the exclusive professional group rate at Marriott Union Square. Limited rooms available.

- [Horticultural Therapy](https://www.ahta.org/horticultural): Explore the evidence-based practice of horticultural therapy. Learn how the AHTA advances professional standards, credentialing, & therapeutic garden research.

- [AHTA Therapeutic Garden Design Award](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-therapeutic-garden-design-award): Discover the AHTA Therapeutic Garden Design Award, celebrating landscape excellence, universal design, and innovative clinical environments in healthcare.

- [Definitions and Positions](https://www.ahta.org/definitions-and-positions): AHTA Definitions and Positions

- [Home](https://www.ahta.org/): Join the AHTA, the national authority for horticultural therapy. Access board certification, evidence-based education, and a global network of practitioners.

- [Regional Groups](https://www.ahta.org/regional-groups): Connect with regional horticultural therapy networks to foster local advocacy, mentorship, and professional growth within the national HT community.

- [THP: Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner](https://www.ahta.org/therapeutic-horticulture-practitioner--thp): THP - Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner

- [About Therapeutic Gardens](https://www.ahta.org/about-therapeutic-gardens): Discover how therapeutic gardens integrate evidence-based design with clinical practice to foster healing, accessibility, & sensory-driven nature interactions.

- [Events Calendar](https://www.ahta.org/Events-calendar): AHTA Events Calendar

- [2026 Conference Schedule at a Glance](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference-schedule): View the full AHTA 2026 schedule. Featuring keynote Jennifer Jewell, workshops at SF Botanical Garden, and the new HT-BC credentialing exhibit.

- [AHTA Job Board Access](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-job-board-access): AHTA Job Board Access

- [Webinar Partnership Opportunities](https://www.ahta.org/webinar-partnerships): horticultural therapy webinars, AHTA webinar sponsorship, therapeutic horticulture education, healthcare industry partnerships, nature-based therapy marketing, professional development sponsor, plant-based therapy network, continuing education sponsor, evergreen brand visibility, allied health professional outreach

- [Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture 34.1 - 2024](https://www.ahta.org/journal-of-therapeutic-horticulture-2024-34-1): About

- [2026 Conference Speakers](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference-speakers): Connect with the clinicians, researchers, and designers leading the 2026 AHTA Annual Conference. Explore speaker bios advancing therapeutic horticulture.

- [Student Membership](https://www.ahta.org/student-membership): Join AHTA as a student member. Access exclusive research, networking, career pathways, and discounts while shaping the future of horticultural therapy.

- [HT-BC: Get Certified](https://www.ahta.org/htbc-getcertified): Get your Horticultural Therapist – Board Certified (HT-BC) credential. Check eligibility, review the exam outline, and apply with AHTA today.

- [AHTA Magazine](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-magazine): Read the official AHTA magazine. Explore program spotlights, clinical activities, and expert best practices for horticultural therapy.

- [Individual Coursework Accredited with AHTA](https://www.ahta.org/individual-coursework-accredited-with-ahta): Master professional standards with AHTA-accredited coursework. Align your education with national requirements for professional registration & clinical success.

- [About AHTA Partnerships](https://www.ahta.org/About-AHTA-Partnerships): Partner with the AHTA to advance horticultural therapy. Align your brand with clinical excellence, nature-based wellness, and national advocacy.

- [Fundraising: Annual Giving](https://www.ahta.org/fundraising--annual-giving): AHTA Annual Giving

- [Contact](https://www.ahta.org/contact): Connect with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Inquire about professional registration, membership, education, and national HT standards.

- [Conference Sponsorship](https://www.ahta.org/2026-conference-sponsorship): Align your brand with 50+ years of leadership in horticultural therapy. Explore sponsorship levels for our 2026 conference and reach a global community.

- [Annual Giving: Inspirational Stories](https://www.ahta.org/annual-giving--inspirational-stories): Annual Giving - Inspirational Stories

- [AHTA Internship Sites and Contact Information](https://www.ahta.org/course-titles/ahta-internship-sites-and-contact-information): AHTA Internship Sites

- [AHTA Work Teams/Review Boards](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-work-teams/review-boards): Join the AHTA work teams and committees driving the horticultural therapy profession through credentialing, research, accreditation, and strategic advocacy.

- [Internship Information](https://www.ahta.org/horticultural-therapy-internship): Complete your clinical horticultural therapy internship. Access the HTR supervisor registry, guidelines, & handbooks to meet AHTA registration standards.

- [HTR: Horticultural Therapist-Registered](https://www.ahta.org/horticultural-therapist-registered): AHTA HTR - Horticultural Therapist Registered

- [Membership](https://www.ahta.org/membership): Advance your career with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Access exclusive research, professional networking, and industry-leading HT standards.

- [AHTA Job Board](https://www.ahta.org/ahta-job-board): Access the premier job board for horticultural therapy careers. Browse exclusive openings for HTR professionals or post a listing to reach qualified talent.

- [Become an AHTA Accredited Program](https://www.ahta.org/become-an-ahta-accredited-program): Gain national recognition for your horticultural therapy certificate program. Meet AHTA standards for professional registration and institutional excellence.

- [Past AHTA Magazine](https://www.ahta.org/past-ahta-magazine): AHTA Magazine - Cultivating Healing

- [Cultivating Healing Spring 2026](https://www.ahta.org/cultivating-healing-current-edition): Cultivating Healing Current Edition

- [Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture](https://www.ahta.org/journal-of-therapeutic-horticulture): Access the official, peer-reviewed Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture. Explore free, evidence-based research, case studies, and clinical data.

- [Events Calendar-Testing](https://www.ahta.org/events-calendar-testing): AHTA Events Calendar


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