Horticultural Therapy Partnership Forum

FOOD 4 THOUGHT
Friday, March 12, 2010 — 9:45am to 2:00pm


The Horticultural Society of New York and the Horticultural Therapy Partnership invite you to come explore the use of horticulture to promote emotional and physical well-being. Join us to discuss the application of horticultural therapy to food production at urban farms, community gardens, correction and alternative-to-correction programs, and care facilities. We look forward to your attendance at what promises to be an informative and inspiring conference.

The Horticultural Therapy Partnership was formed in 2007 to advance the use and practice of horticulture for human health, learning, and development. The Partnership consists of therapists, clinicians, teachers, gardeners, and community advocates who work primarily with constituents living in the urban environment. Each year we meet to discuss our experiences, and to hear those of others. The Horticultural Therapy Partnership's goal is to develop best practices, and to create a network that allows for the easy exchange of ideas and knowledge. The forum is open to everyone. Register online today!

Schedule 9:45 am – Meet and Greet 10:15 am – Introduction George Pisegna, Director of Horticulture, HSNY 10:30 am – Speakers

Horticultural Therapy at the Rikers Island Hilda Krus, HTR, Director of GreenHouse, HSNY Horticultural Therapy for People Living with HIV/AIDS Liza Watkins, Bailey Holt House Sandra Power, Horticultural Therapy Institute

11:30 am – Lunch Buffet 12:00 pm – Panel Presentations Moderator: Ronnit Bendavid-Val, Director of Citywide Horticulture, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Panelists:

Urban Farming, Farm Stands & Markets Jane Hodge, City Farms Manager, Just Food Rev. Robert Jackson, Co-founder, Brooklyn Rescue Mission Horticulture Across Generations Arthur Sheppard, Goddard Riverside Partnering Medical & Social Research Anne Wiesen, Co-founder and Executive Director of Meristem Naomi Sachs, Founder & Director of Therapeutic Landscapes Network Physical Therapy and Gardening Karen Washington, Physical Therapist, President of NYC Community Gardens Coalition, Co-Founder of La Familia Verde Gardens Coalition

1:00 pm – Panel Q & A 1:30 pm – Summing-Up

The Horticultural Therapy Partnership is generously funded by:
• The Education Foundation of America
• Ittleson Foundation
• van Ameringen Foundation, Inc.