CHTA Conference 2013

The CHTA's 2013 Conference and AGM will take place on Friday, September 27, at Meadow Acres Garden Centre in Petersburg, Ontario.  The conference theme is, “the power of sensory stimulation - horticulture as a treatment modality”.

"Harvest Wreath", the theme image for the CHTA conference, was created by residents at The Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, a therapeutic session facilitated by Julie Krahule; photo courtesy of Marianne Coleman.

The CHTA has lined up a remarkable list of presenters for its 2013 conference. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from popular and knowledgeable keynote speakers, Paul Zammit and Virginia Burt, or from people who are passionate about their work in TH and HT, such as Nancy Lee-Colibaba, Karin Vermeer, Cathy Desmond, and Bruce MacNeil.

For more information about the conference presenters or to register, please download the CHTA Conference 2013 Information and Registration package.

Seating is limited to 50 participants and the CHTA is offering an early bird registration special.

Photo of the display garden at Meadow Acres Garden Centre by Paul Zammit of the Toronto Botanical Garden

A professional development statement of completion will be provided for all registrants. CHTA members who attend this full day conference will receive 0.2 points that can be applied toward voluntary professional registration with the CHTA.

If you are a CHTA member who lives or works in the Kitchener - Waterloo area who would be interested in assisting with the 2013 Conference, please contact the CHTA's Conference Coordinator, Julie Krahule, at conference@chta.ca.

Conference Sponsors

The CHTA would like to thank Meadow Acres Garden Centre for donating use of a unique, garden space as the venue for the 2013 Conference and AGM.

If you live in the Kitchener - Waterloo area in Ontario, please be sure to visit this friendly garden centre in Petersburg, or take a look at the website at Meadow Acres Garden Centre.