Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association (MHTA), www.michiganhta.org, will hold its 40th annual conference "Horticultural Therapy: Connecting People & Plants” on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Michigan State University. The conference will be held at the Plant & Soil Sciences Building in conjunction with Agriculture and Natural Resources Week.

This event includes informative breakout sessions and a hands-on horticultural therapy activity of creating a unique floral arrangement.  Join us to experience the benefits of horticulture as therapy, view educational displays, visit the book sale/ vendors and networking. This event is beneficial to anyone interested in learning how the people-plant interaction brings therapeutic change and improves well-being. 

http://www.michiganhta.org/index.php/40th-annual-conference

Early Registration fee is $65 for MHTA members/$85 for non-members (postmarked by February 22).  Regular registration is $75 for MHTA members/$95 for non-members.  $40 for full time students.  Annual MHTA membership is $20. Registration fee includes lunch (vegetarian option available).

A block of hotel rooms has been reserved, details on the website.

For additional information, visit the website at www.michiganhta.org or contact Cathy Flinton, HTR at 517-332-1616 x16238 or Cathy@michiganhta.org.Visit the MHTA Facebook page at Michigan Horticultural Therapy Association (MHTA) for additional information on this event.