Horticultural Therapy Education
General Information:
The Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association (CHTA) is pleased to assist with researching available therapeutic horticulture (TH) and horticultural therapy (HT) education options by listing several current education sites. Only agencies and instructors who are members in good standing of the CHTA are eligible for a listing on the CHTA Education page.
These listings do not constitute an endorsement by the CHTA for these programs. It is important to obtain detailed information about courses and instructor qualifications when you research study options.
Please take the time to review other sections of the CHTA website pertaining to education and accreditation guidelines, internships, and professional registration in order to select the most appropriate education path for your experience and background.
It is important that any educational opportunity in HT or TH be inclusive of components that the CHTA considers a necessary part of training to become a competent therapeutic horticulture professional.
The CHTA provides a comprehensive list of key competencies in a policy document which can be reviewed and downloaded here: Horticultural Therapy Core Skills and Knowledge.
Education service providers may elect to take part in the CHTA’s voluntary accreditation program. Further information about accreditation guidelines and point allocations for various education options that support voluntary professional registration can be found on the Accreditation page.
Contact the Education Coordinator at to find out about the guidelines for listing education programs on the HT Education page and for requesting listing updates.
Education Sites (in alphabetical order):
Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens
www.calgaryzoo.com
Horticultural Therapy Certificate Course
Contact: Gillian Cardwell - gillianc@calgaryzoo.ab.ca
Accredited through November 23, 2012, the "Gardening with Children" workshop, instructed by Rebecca S. Feasby HTR, for 2.5 instructional hours, 0.0625 points
Accredited through November 23, 2012, the " Infection Control and Risk Management” workshop, instructed by Rebecca S. Feasby HTR, for 2.5 instructional hours, 0.0625 points
Catkin Gardens
www.catkingardens.ca
HT Professional Development Program, HT Certificate & Workshops - Vancouver and Nanaimo, BC
Contact: Ann Kent HTM - horticulture@catkingardens.ca
Gardening for Life
www.gardeningforlife.ca
Contact: Margaret Nevett HTR - margaret@gardeningforlife.ca
Accredited through May 25, 2012, the “Horticultural Therapy in Long-Term Care”, George Brown College Continuing Ed. course, instructed by Margaret Nevett HTR, for 18 hours attendance, .045 points.
Helping Nature Heal Inc.
www.helpingnatureheal.com
Horticultural Therapy Workshops
Contact: Rosmarie Bradley-Lohnes - rosmarie@helpingnatureheal.com
Homewood Health Centre
www.horticultureastherapy.com
Horticultural Therapy Certificate & Workshops with on-line option
Contact: Mitchell Hewson HTM - HewsMitc@homewood.org
Karen Talbot
www.ktalbot.com
Online Certificate Program in Horticultural Therapy
Contact: Karen Talbot - ht@ktalbot.com
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
www.nsac.ca
Courses in horticulture and horticultural therapy
Contact: Norman Goodyear - ngoodyear@nsac.ca
Royal Botanical Gardens
www.rbg.ca
Horticultural Therapy Certificate & Workshops
Contact: Nancy Lee-Colibaba - nlee@rbg.ca
University of Guelph
www.horticulturecertificates.com
Online courses in horticulture, landscaping, urban gardening & restoration
Contact: Pat Shaver - info@open.uoguelph.ca
Vancouver Area - Therapeutic Horticulture Workshops
Contact: Ann Kent HTM - ann@catkingardens.ca or Dr Aimee Taylor HTR - aimee@horticulturaltherapist.com
VanDusen Botanical Garden
www.vandusengarden.org
Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program
Contact: Education Director - educate@vandusen.org
Accredited through January 25, 2013, the "VanDusen Botanical Garden Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program”, instructed by Shelagh Smith HTR, based on student completion of all certificate requirements, 2.0 points.