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posted by Robert DeVet in on Jun 29, 2013 - View profile

Halifax

Healing Gardens Therapeutic Gardens


7:00pm
- 8:00pm
Tuesday July 16 2013

Venue: Royal Bank Theatre, HI site, QE II
Address: 1796 Summer St

Common Roots Urban Farm hosts a series of free public talks that explore people-plant connections which have positive health outcomes. - See more at: http://partnersforcare.ca/urban_farm/workshops-health-talks-and-articles

What are therapeutic gardens and healing gardens? What health benefits can they offer? Horticultural therapists Lesley Fleming and Janice Morrison present the most current information on therapeutic gardens, landscapes for health, and healing gardens. Their experience includes enabling gardens in botanical garden settings, cancer center garden in healthcare settings, secure gardens at dementia care facilities and working gardens in jails. Speakers: Lesley Fleming, HTR & Janice Morrison, Dip.OH.Contact:

Carrie Gilbert/Communications Developer
Common Roots Urban Farm
http://partnersforcare.ca/urban_farm/
Ph. (902) 441-4288 (Jayme Melrose)
carriegilbert85@gmail.com

 


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