Building a Personal Connection with Nature

6206 Oleander Drive,Wilmington NC 28403

03 March, 2023

Description

The American Psychological Association reports that exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation. Join Heather Kelejian to get a brief introduction to therapeutic horticulture. Learn about using nature to improve your overall wellness and personal growth. With specific activities to do yourself or share with others. About the instructor: Heather Kelejian is native of North Carolina and grew up in Chapel Hill and Charlotte. She has called Wilmington home since 1994. As a child, she gardened with her grandmother and the seeds that were planted with her have grown into a fulfilling career in therapeutic horticulture. Heather is currently the Director of the Ability Garden and the Therapeutic Horticulture Agent for New Hanover County Cooperative Extension. She uses plants and nature to help build connections to health. Her work includes programs with communities, schools, individuals and community organizations to benefit overall wellness through horticulture.