Keynote address at the Horticulture Society of New York's Healing Nature Forum

The Horticultural Society of New York in partnership with NYU Langone Center’s Horticultural Therapy Department present:

Healing Nature Forum:
Planting the Seeds of Health and Sustainability

Formerly The Horticultural Therapy Forum

The connection to nature is essential to human health and well-being. Interacting with nature promotes physical, psychological, and community benefits. This year’s forum will focus on information that integrates programming, policy-making and fundraising with non-profits, social services, healthcare industry, and community groups. Therapeutic horticulture can improve the body, mind and spirit through passive or active involvement. Join us as we discuss the importance of horticulture as therapy.

Friday, March 29, 2013 9:00am—3:00pm LOCATION: Farkus Auditorium at NYU Langone Medical Center 550 1st Avenue New York, NY Admission: $25 Click here to register.  For more information emailprograms@thehort.org

Forum Agenda

9:00 – 9:45		Meet & Greet Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00		Introductions & Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker: Keith G. Tidball, Ph.D., Senior Extension Associate, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University.
11:00 – 12:30		Panel Discussion: Starting Horticultural Programs in Human Service Organizations
12:30 – 1:00		Lunch
1:15 - 2:45		Panel Discussion: Funding Horticultural Programs in Human Services Organizations
2:45 – 3:00		Closing Remarks