Upcoming Programs & Events
Immersive recreational and therapeutic programs held outdoors and indoors at partnering locations throughout central CT.
Get yourself or your loved one involved in growing!
Being involved in garden activities motivates and connects individuals. Gardening, working with plants, and being in nature has been shown to lower anxiety levels, increase attentiveness and memory, reduce stress and improve mood, spark creativity, and improve physical health and strength. There are many skills that can be honed in the supportive accessible spaces we partner with. Our programs also emphasize positive social interaction, engagement, and inclusion, promoting a sense of community.
Enjoy the many benefits of connecting to plants and nature, adapted to each person where they are.
Bloom Where Planted’s programs involve hands on activities working directly with plants, flowers, herbs, and soil. Participants spend time outdoors or indoors sitting with peers around a table and learning about and connecting to nature and growing with the plants around them. Participants are ensured they are able to participate to the best of their ability and interest through adaptive tools, activities, and instructions.
Adult Special Needs Winter Gardening
Winter Gardening Class
Each week we will learn and explore different ways to connect with plants and nature indoors when it’s too cold to garden outside. Explore different house plants, ways of growing, and even how to grow edible plants in a window! Hands on projects to take home at the end of the night to keep growing. Come grow with us!
Wed | 5:30-6:30pm | Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
$60 per 4-week session, sign up required
West Hartford
The CT Flower and Garden Show
Therapeutic Horticulture Presentation by Bloom Where Planted's facilitator Amy Lopez.
Come see the flower show and see Amy's presentation on the what, why, and how of therapeutic horticulture.
Presentation Description- Amy Lopez from Bloom Where Planted will discuss what exactly Therapeutic Horticulture is and how it may be utilized to help people from all walks of life. Amy will share background information on Therapeutic Horticulture programs, how her business Bloom Where Planted brings therapeutic plant programs to facilities, and tips on how to incorporate Therapeutic Horticulture into your home or work life.
Amy is presenting on three days:
Thursday 2/20/25 at 4:30pm in room 13
Friday 2/21/25 at 2:00pm in room 13
Saturday 2/22/25 at 3:30pm in room 13
Join a program at the following locations:
New London Senior Center
Farmington Senior Center
Windsor Senior Center
South Windsor Senior Center
Simsbury Senior Center
Litchfield Community Center
Vernon Senior Center
Woodbury Senior Center
Do you have a group or location interested in hosting programs? One time programs are also available. We serve neurodiverse folks and those with disabilities as well as their families, and anyone interested in boosting their mental and physical health.
