Horticultural Therapy In the video, erica provides an introduction to the practice of horticultural therapy which is defined as as "the engagement of a person in gardening and plant based activities, facilitated. Erica is a certified horticultural therapist. she holds a b.s. in computer science from new mexico state university, and she is a larimer county master gardener. she has a strong background in youth work, program development, and non profit management.
Horticultural Therapy People In Action Our repair to grow horticultural therapy programs are tailored for youth in larimer county. in 2022 we served 74 youth ages 13 21 and offered 114 program hours. we partner with a variety of agencies. Loveland youth gardeners horticultural therapy program youth gardening farm restorative justice prevention program fort collins. View erica wharton’s profile on linkedin, a professional community of 1 billion members. experience: loveland youth gardeners · education: new mexico state university · location: loveland. Learning objective: 1) the learner will be able to define horticultural therapy. 2) the learner will gain at least one practical intervention they can bring into their work. 3) the learner will understand the connection between youth mental health and access to nature based learning.
Horticultural Therapy Offers Healing And Rehabilitation Benefits View erica wharton’s profile on linkedin, a professional community of 1 billion members. experience: loveland youth gardeners · education: new mexico state university · location: loveland. Learning objective: 1) the learner will be able to define horticultural therapy. 2) the learner will gain at least one practical intervention they can bring into their work. 3) the learner will understand the connection between youth mental health and access to nature based learning. Description: this learning session will introduce you to the basics of horticultural therapy\, and approaches strategies that can be incorporated within the school environment and beyond. we will discuss the benefits of this therapeutic approach\, and share practical tips for embedding this approach into your existing work. What is horticulture therapy? lucky for us, we have our program director erica wharton, htr to help explain. #lovelandyouthgardeners #horticulturetherapy #lygstaff. Tips for practice: helping youth grow & develop. by erica wharton “no matter what background you come from; you are welcome here. we are your family.” – harper second year lead student. Our talented and hard working garden coordinator, the gifted erica wharton, was just recognized for completing her 50 hours with larimer county csu extension. 🙌🏼 she hopes to wrap up her horticultural therapy work in 2021.
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