Mid-Atlantic Horticultural Therapy Network, Inc.

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]

04/26/2026

Join MAHTN at (Ardmore, PA) on Sunday, May 31 (noon-3pm) for a hands-on hypertufa workshop. Make and take home your own weatherproof planter!

Spots are limited— so register now at https://mahtn.org/event-6650380

04/13/2026

Join Emilee Weaver talking about adaptive tools in MAHTN’s webinar on April 30, 2026 at 7pm.

Emilee will explore how to thoughtfully select, use and manage tools to reduce strain, conserve energy, and support more responsive, participant-centered programming.

RSVP to receive the Zoom link and for information on Emilee and her topic go to www.mahtn.org

03/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming Susie Spodek ( )to the MAHTN Board!
Bringing an educational lens and a passion for connecting people and plants. We’re excited to grow together at MAHTN.

If you are interested in joining MAHTN, sharing your TH/HT talents with our members, or are already a member and would like to learn more about joining the MAHTN Board, contact [email protected].

03/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Mallory Smyth ()to the MAHTN Board!

Horticulturist. Steward of landscapes. Advocate for the healing power of plants - and proud cat mom!

If you are interested in joining MAHTN, or are already a member and interested in joining the MAHTN Board, contact [email protected]

03/23/2026

🌿 Please join us in welcoming Stacey Cermak ()to the MAHTN board!

Social worker. Horticultural therapist. Plant-powered changemaker. 🌱

If you are interested in joining MAHTN, or are already a member and interested in joining the MAHTN Board, contact [email protected]