Gardens and Horticulture in British Columbia
Gardening for British Columbians
Plant Hardiness Zones in Canada
Biogeoclimatic Zones of British Columbia
E-Flora: Electronic Atlas of the Plants of British Columbia
City Farmer - Urban Agriculture News
Therapeutic Horticulture & Horticultural Therapy
The following websites are good places to start any research on therapeutic horticulture, horticultural therapy, restorative garden design, or therapeutic garden design. They provide comprehensive answers to questions such as, "What is horticultural therapy?", "What is enabling garden design?", or, "What are the benefits of access to nature?".
CHTA Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association
AHTA American Horticultural Therapy Association
Thrive Social & Therapeutic Horticulture in the United Kingdom
Green Exercise Research Team -
University of Essex
Research findings on the benefits of social and therapeutic horticulture and
green exercise; and on use of natural interventions to produce health, social,
or educational benefits for a variety of individuals or communities
Therapeutic Landscapes Network
Newsletter and extensive evidence-based resources on
therapeutic gardens
and landscapes that promote health and well-being.
Landscape and Human Health
Laboratory - University of Illinois
Researchers follow an
interdisciplinary approach in exploring connections between human health and the
physical environment
News streams about therapeutic horticulture and healing garden design
Horticultural Therapy Professional Development Program on Facebook
Other links for gardeners, naturalists, educators, and those working in TH or HT
Nature heals. A growing evidence base supports the importance of access to nature for human health and well-being and it is an important theme in Ann's teaching and practice. Here are just a few links to help you explore nature-based activities for various communities:
Providence Farm - a therapeutic
community
This working organic farm near Duncan, BC, has offered
therapeutic horticulture programs for more than
thirty years. Visitors are welcome for self-guided tours between 9:00 am and
4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
WildBC and Naturescape BC
Environmental programs focused on the study of nature and local ecology in BC. Many free activity resources as well as workshops and publications of interest to school teachers and educators.
Green Teacher - Education
for Planet Earth
T
Toronto based NPO which publishes resources to promote
environmental awareness, particularly
helpful for those who work with children and youth.
Sierra Club - British Columbia
Instructional kits and evaluation models for
nature activity programs.
BC Nature - Federation of Naturalists
A wealth of information about local nature clubs in BC,
conservation and education programs, and
bird and plant checklists.
Vancouver Natural
History Society - Nature Vancouver
Education programs and local walks of interest to those
wishing to learn about nature, wildlife habitat,
and conservation in the Vancouver area.
Nanaimo Community Gardens
Society
Many links to local, provincial, and national organizations that provide
information about community gardens
and
sustainable food systems.