NEXT GENERAL MEETING – Herb Society of Manitoba

Date: March 18, 2024

Guest Speaker: Melissa Scouten

Topic: Horticultural Therapy

Speaker Bio:

Melissa Scouten works as an Education Coordinator at Assiniboine Park Conservancy and is also a horticultural therapy practitioner. Her role involves delivering therapeutic horticultural programming to seniors living with dementia to improve their social connection and well-being. Additionally, she is a volunteer on the Membership Committee of the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association (CHTA) and is a proud member of the organization.

Presentation Description: Helping Others with Horticultural Therapy\

Many of us have experienced the calming influence of nature or gardening, but not everyone may be familiar with horticultural therapy. In this discussion, we will explore what horticultural therapy is and the incredible impact that plants can have on our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Melissa will also explain how and why she uses horticultural therapy techniques in her programs with participants, especially with the help of herbs. Lastly, we will even try these techniques ourselves.

Please Note: To assist in our ongoing effort to be environmentally friendly, please bring your own beverage.

Location:

Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus

Conference Room A02

600 Shaftesbury Blvd. (south of Grant Ave.)Winnipeg, MB

Doors open 6:30 pm | Meeting 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Doors close 9:00 pm

Admission: Members – FREE

Non-member/guest – $5

Upcoming presentations:

April 15, 2024

Cooking with Herbs, Middle Eastern Cuisine

Presented by Rana, Yaffa Café

Membership Information       

Yearly Membership: Individual $25; Family: $35; Student (age 16+) $15

Meetings will be held at the Canadian Mennonite University, South Campus in Conference Room A01 600 Shaftesbury Blvd. (south of Grant), Winnipeg, MB