Some see the environment as a negative issue rather than an opportunity. Urban forests are the most visible element of the urban ecosystem. Understanding urban ecosystems is a fundamental step in creating a sustainable community and building a strong relationship among environmental, economic, and social well-being. Thus, as we work to build sustainable communities, nature in turn will work for us. Hosted by The Frederik Meijer Botanic Garden and the Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association, this is an event not to be missed.
Conference includes tours, workshops, networking opportunities, and more.
For information and to register, contact the American Horticultural Therapy Association, 362A Christopher Ave. New Hort Therapy Program at Rutgers Rutgers University is pleased to announce a brand new curriculum in horticultural therapy to be offered in Fall 1997. According to the Chair of the Department of Plant Science, Dr. Chee-Kok Chin, a large number of inquiries and requests for information about horticultural therapy have been coming from students in recent years. The new program will fill that expressed need for education and training. Rutgers - Cook College Associate Professor, Joel Flagler, HTR, has put together a steering committee to give advice and direction on the horticultural therapy curriculum.