Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Therapy Network, Inc.

08/18/2026

Join MAHTN for a day of connection, inspiration and wisdom at the beautiful Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA.

We welcome anyone with interest in horticultural therapy/therapeutic horticulture to join us.

Register now at www.mahtn.org/event-6806216

For more information contact [email protected]

08/10/2026

Add these fun fall dates to your calendar and grow your connections!

To learn more about MAHTN and become a member go to www.MAHTN.org

07/26/2026

What in nature brings you joy?
…the fragrance of lavender

The scent of sweet peas…

The first ripe tomato…

Wandering through woodlands…

Exploring gardens…

Or meandering through meadows?
Nature has an incredible way of restoring us.

At MAHTN, we celebrate the therapeutic power of plants and nature to support health, healing, and well-being every day.

Share a photo in the comments of a plant, flower, or special garden space that’s making you smile this summer, and tell us why it’s meaningful.

06/21/2026

🌿🍹 MAHTN Networking Happy Hour 🍹🌿

Plant people, this one’s for you!

Join us for an evening of networking, idea-sharing, and fun with fellow horticultural therapy professionals, students, and plant enthusiasts.
Light snacks will be provided!

📍 Eataly NYC Flatiron – Amalfi Rooftop (Enter Eataly and take elevator to the 14th floor)
200 Fifth Avenue at the corner of 23rd St
📅 July 13 | 5:30–7:30 PM
🍸 Happy Hour specials until 6 PM

Come make new connections, swap stories, make new friends and grow your network!

RSVP: https://www.mahtn.org/event-6735421
Questions? Reach out to Susie Spodek at [email protected] or via text 718.644.8888

🌻 We can’t wait to see you! 🌻

06/19/2026

Save the Date! Saturday, September 19th for MAHTN’s Annual Conference. We are thrilled to have the Tyler Arboretum as our hosts. Stay tuned for more information on the day’s events.

Join MAHTN today to enjoy the benefits of membership when registering for such MAHTN events.
https://www.mahtn.org

06/14/2026

Thank you to Horticultural Society of NY for welcoming reps from MAHTN and NYBG HT/TH program to the amazing Denny Farrell Greenhouse and Education Center at Riverbank State Park, West Harlem.

We loved seeing first hand how they are connecting people, plants and community through inspiring horticultural programming. Thank you for sharing your work and your beautiful space with us.

06/07/2026

Nature heals. Help us spread the word🌱 Get your MAHTN t-shirts and swag NOW! Every purchase supports our mission to grow and promote horticultural therapy. Go to the MAHTN Store at https://www.mahtn.org/Store

06/02/2026

The weather was perfect for our PA meet up! We learned about making hypertufa planters and got our hands dirty creating our own planters. Of course we had time for networking as well. Can’t wait to share some of our final results in a few weeks!

05/20/2026

05/12/2026

Starting or growing a horticultural therapy business or HT/TH program comes with incredible rewards — and plenty of lessons learned along the way. 🌱

What’s been your biggest challenge?

What’s one tip you wish someone had shared when you started?

We’re gathering real-world insights from practitioners, program leaders, and entrepreneurs to help strengthen and support the HT/TH community. Whether it’s funding, marketing, documentation, partnerships, staffing, accessibility, or simply getting started — your experience could help someone else succeed.

Drop your top tips, lessons learned, biggest hurdles or issues you’d like help with in the comments ⬇️ or contact [email protected]