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Embracing Nature: My Journey as a Horticultural Therapist

April 15, 2024
a portrait photo of Marisol Clark

Learn more about Horticultural therapist at Skyland Trail, Marisol Clark.

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Staff Highlight: Suzanne Baker

March 23, 2023
A portrait photo of Suzanne Baker

Get to know Suzanne Baker, horticulture department coordinator and horticultural specialist at Skyland Trail in Atlanta.

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DIY Floral Turkey for Thanksgiving

November 20, 2019
DIY Floral Turkey for Thanksgiving

Fashion a fun DIY project for Thanksgiving this year with a floral turkey. Each year around Thanksgiving, clients participating in horticultural therapy as part of the residential mental health treatment program harvest autumn color from the many gardens and natural areas of our campus to craft a beautiful floral centerpiece reminiscent of America’s favorite holiday…

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DIY “Hope Notes” with Fresh Flowers and Stationary

October 7, 2015

Horticultural therapy is a unique part of the recovery experience at Skyland Trail. Clients work with our expert horticultural therapist in our greenhouse and in the many gardens on our campuses to use nature as a tool for growth.  Unique hands-on projects in each season help clients reconnect with a sense of purpose and wonder…

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3 DIY Fall Nature Craft Ideas

September 23, 2015
DIY finger labyrinth

1. Let Bulbs Show Your Potential for Recovery Grab a few tennis balls and a sharpie. Write words on the tennis balls that describes your POTENTIAL in recovery. Toss the balls into your yard, garden, or wooded area. Plant bulbs where the balls land. Anchor the tennis ball at that spot with a stake. Watch…

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