You’ve experienced the feeling: you walk into a wooded glade or sit under a shade tree and you immediately start to relax. Although the benefits of interacting with nature have been known for centuries, we’ve seen a recent resurgence in the awareness of how engaging with nature can improve health and well-being. There’s a term for it: horticulture therapy. Spend a morning learning how a mindful walk at Longwood Gardens or anywhere in nature can be restorative. Learn how to increase the pleasure of time spent in your garden by making adjustments in your gardening techniques or by using ergonomically designed tools. Learn how to transform a space in your personal environment to tap into the numerous multi-sensory benefits that horticulture can provide. Learn how horticulture therapy strategies and resources can be used to enhance your life and the lives of others including children, family members, seniors, and special-needs populations.

Dress for the outdoor weather.

Instructor

Kathy Andrzejewski

Where

Catalpa Room and Gardens

Please remember that many courses are extremely popular and will sell out quickly. Register now to begin your journey of lifelong learning at Longwood Gardens.