Ivy Garden Club toured Skyland Trail's greenhouse and gardens
Members heard from CEO Beth Finnerty, learned about horticultural therapy from Jeanne Schultz and did a hands-on make-and-take activity.
The Ivy Garden Club visited Skyland Trail, where members learned about its history from President and CEO Beth Finnerty, explored adjunctive therapies with Shelley Danser and learned about horticultural therapy with Jeanne Schultz.
The group toured the greenhouse and gardens and did a hands-on make-and-take activity.
From George West Mental Health Foundation· Instagram · Oct 14
Open the post“We loved welcoming the Ivy Garden Club to Skyland Trail! 🌿 During their visit, members learned about Skyland Trail’s history from President and CEO, Beth Finnerty, explored adjunctive therapies with Shelley Danser, CTRS, and learned about horticultural therapy with Jeanne Schultz, MEd, HTR. They also toured our greenhouse and gardens and enjoyed a hands-on make-and-take activity! 🌱 Thank you to the Ivy Garden Club for spending the afternoon with us and learning more about the role of nature and therapeutic experiences in mental health care.”
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