Youth Therapeutic Horticulture Workshop

Join us at Oakhill Food Justice Farm for a youth focussed therapeutic horticulture workshop with psychologist Carly Dober.

Therapeutic horticulture is a practice that embraces the healing power of nature to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. It involves using plants, gardens, and cultivating a sense of connection with nature to help people improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Current research validates the benefits of people-plant engagement, which include:

• Reduces stress & anxiety
• Supports cardiovascular health
• Protects and preserves mental health
• Boosts the absorption and retention of Vitamin D
• Increases social connections
• Helps to maintain a sense of purpose and worth
• Aids in the development of positive coping strategies

If you’re aged 15-25, please join us for 4 hours of mental health focussed gardening and activities that support your wellbeing.

All ages and abilities welcomed, and no previous experience of gardening required.

Please note, this is not a substitute for therapy.

Sliding scale available & free for First Nations young people.