Jenny Santora
NYBG’s Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate Program emerges from a health and wellness model of human development, combined with research supporting nature as an effective therapeutic medium. Learn to create experiences that utilize plants, gardening, and nature to empower individuals and groups whose lives have been affected by illnesses, injuries, disabilities, and life circumstances in order to achieve improvements in their cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Respected nationwide, NYBG’s program is led by our expert faculty—all highly trained practitioners—who are the ideal guides. Whether you are embarking on a new path or want to further enhance your therapeutic horticulture knowledge in human services, education, mental health, or other fields, NYBG will facilitate your skills and knowledge development.
Upon completion of the program, students will:
Select and care for a diverse group of plants suitable for use in indoor and outdoor settings.
Understand the characteristics and needs of service communities served through therapeutic horticulture programs.
Develop goals, activities, adaptations, and evaluation methods that fit the specific needs of an individual or group.