Past Events

The Acton Arboretum is situated on 65 acres of town conservation land in the heart of Town Center, Acton, Massachusetts. Each garden and collection in the Acton Arboretum is designed with a particular purpose in mind. The introduced trees and shrubs in the Arboretum are not arranged in a formal collection, but rather placed informally throughout the developed areas, especially among the gardens and collections. Overall, the arboretum's management and continued development follows this "naturalistic" approach rather than a formalized planting scheme. Many factors are essential to understanding and developing our "naturalistic" arboretum, including the interaction and sustainability of various wildlife habitats and corridors and the diversity of topographical, hydrological, and geological elements in the area. The incorporation of universal design to host visitors of all abilities is an ongoing endeavor.

The Horticultural Therapy Institute (HTI) is offering Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy at Perkins School for the Blind from November 16th-19th.  This course introduces the profession and practice of horticultural therapy, which uses gardening activities in health care and human service programs.  The course describes the types of programs utilizing horticultural therapy as well as the cognitive, social, emotional and physical goals for the varied people served.  It also exposes students to resources for further exploration and to professionals in the field. …

Horticultural Therapy Workshop Presented by Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network April 21, 2018 NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003 212-598-6196 NYU Langone Health is one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers. Our trifold mission to serve, teach, and discover is achieved daily through an integrated academic culture devoted to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Located in the heart of Manhattan, with additional facilities throughout the New York City area, NYU Langone consists…

A little about Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Opened in 2007, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ mission is to inspire meaningful connections among people, plants and nature through horticulture, education and research. This year’s theme, The Botany of Butterflies, includes a greenhouse for butterflies, moths and their host plants, all of which are native to New England. We’re excited to educate the public about the ecological value of these vital pollinators. The Gardens’ 295-acre setting sits along the shoreline of Boothbay’s Back…

Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network Workshop & Business Meeting Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, Stamford, CT July, 13th 2019 REGISTER HERE Join the Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens for their quarterly workshop and business meeting.  Spend the day with experienced Horticultural Therapists, Master Gardeners, and Bartlett Arboretum staff. Attendees will get to explore and tour the arboretum’s incredible live collections including gardens, notable trees, and the greenhouse, and learn to make lavender wands from a UCONN Master Gardener. 9:00am Check-in and Breakfast…