Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association’s 39th Annual Conference

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY: CONNECTING PEOPLE & PLANTS

Friday March 9, 2018 Michigan State University Plant & Soil Sciences Building

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Conference Schedule

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Welcome & Introductions

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Keynote Presentation

10:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Morning Break

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 p.m. A.M. Breakout Session

11:40 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. P.M. Breakout Session

1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Afternoon Break

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Let’s Get Going

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Special Activity, Closing

The MHTA conference is beneficial to anyone interested in learning how the

people-plant interaction brings therapeutic change and improves well-being. This event features informative breakout

sessions, book/product sales, hands-on workshops, displays,

refreshments, and door prizes. Join us to learn aspects of horticultural therapy that can enhance adult day services,

children’s programs, community and healing gardens, corrections,

hospice, medical care/mental health, rehabilitation programs

and more.

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We are pleased to welcome the 2018 keynote speaker, Barb

Kreski. Barb is the Director of the Horticultural Therapy Services

at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She is a registered horticultural

therapist, has a master’s degree in health sciences and a BA in

occupational therapy. She has incorporated plant and nature based

interventions in a wide range of clinical settings including pediatric

rehabilitation, public schools, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric

hospitals and with veterans. We are honored to have her share her

knowledge & experiences with us at the MHTA annual conference.

Keynote Presentation: “Horticultural Therapy:

Let’s Get Ready and Get Going”

Interest in nature based activities and the people-plant interaction

continues to grow as research shows the positive impact on human

health and well-being. “Let’s get ready” by learning the basis for

horticultural therapy, current research studies and the many

benefits of utilizing horticultural and nature activities as therapy.

“Let’s get going” by hearing practical suggestions and the many

opportunities awaiting those that share this interest.

Keynote Speaker ~

Breakout Sessions ~

For additional information:

Please contact Cathy Flinton, HTR

at (517) 332-1616 x 16238

Cathy@michiganhta.org

Additional information and details

on lodging available at

www.MichiganHTA.org

Horticultural Therapy:

Connecting People & Plants

March 9, 2018

REGISTRATION FORM

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Registration and Membership Fees

* Attention MHTA Non-Members ~ Consider joining MHTA today for an annual membership fee of only $20. Joining today and registering as a member costs the same as registering as a non-member.

Early Bird Registration

(postmarked by Feb. 16)

_____ $ 65 MHTA member

_____ $ 85 Non-members*

Regular Registration

(postmarked after Feb. 16)

_____ $ 75 MHTA member

_____ $ 95 Non-members*

_____ $ 40 Full time students

MHTA Annual Membership

_____ $ 20 New member

(I’m joining now and registering for

the conference as a member)

_____ $ 20 Renew my membership

_____ $ 35 for 2 year membership

Total $ ___________

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Breakout Sessions

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A.M. ____________________________________

P.M. ____________________________________

Options

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Please mail this completed form and your

payment (check payable to MHTA) to:

Lynn Van Haveren

1906 Woodlawn SE,

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

A.M.

1. HT for Young Children and Diverse Learners ~ Kay Knight

2. Birds at Home and In the Garden ~ Sarah Sieradzi, OTR/L,HTR and Cindy Hasko

3. “Outdoor” Option for Memory Care ~ Darla Aldred PLA

P.M.

4. Getting to the Root of Horticultural Therapy ~ Cathy Flinton, HTR

5. Programming for Veterans ~ Barb Kreski, HTR, M.H.S., OTR/L

6. Top Plants for HT Programming ~ Mary Machon BS