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Willow Weaving Workshop, with Registered Horticultural Therapists Laura Simonds-Rumpf & Colleen E. Griffin
Saturday, April 20 -- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
We’re celebrating the early days of spring as we welcome back local registered horticultural therapists Laura Simonds-Rumpf and Colleen E. Griffin, who will lead participants through hands-on therapeutic horticulture activities using materials from the natural landscape. April is the Celtic month of Willow (Salix) or Saille. Join us in welcoming spring as we utilize all of our senses and stimulate our creative juices by harnessing Willow’s flexible nature to weave simple, yet beautiful Willow Wreaths and Willow Nesting Balls.
What is therapeutic horticulture? Therapeutic horticulture is the process through which participants enhance their well-being through active or passive involvement in plant and plant-related activities. Horticultural therapy seeks to utilize the healing power of plants with individuals of all ages, ancestry, and abilities in an effort to improve mental health, physical wellbeing, and sense of community.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL!
Please add your name to a waiting list and we’ll contact you if space becomes available.
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About Laura Simonds-Rumpf
Laura Simonds-Rumpf, HTR, raised in Cape Elizabeth, is currently on the board of the American Horticultural Therapy Association. She has served many populations including those living with dementia and their care partners, veterans, people with brain injury, and those with developmental & intellectual challenges.
About Colleen E. Griffin
Colleen E. Griffin, HTR has been practicing horticultural therapy in Southern Maine since 2018. She serves on the board of the Northeast Horticultural Therapy Network. Colleen conducted therapeutic horticulture classes at Dempsey Center for Quality Cancer Care and created a program for special needs students, grades 6-12 in a passive solar greenhouse.