Upcoming Programs
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.
Growing Together Watertown
A Kids Adaptive Nature Program
A fun plant and nature program for kids who are neurodiverse or have a disability. Explore what makes the autumn season so special with hands-on sensory exploration, learning, and fun projects relating to nature and plants. Participants are ensured they are able to participate to the best of their ability and interest through adaptive tools, activities and instruction. Participants learn new skills, connect with nature, and spend time with peers.
Held through the Watertown Parks and Recreation
Simsbury Cultivating Connection: Adaptive Nature Group for Kids
This is a fun plant and nature program for kids aged 7-13 who are neurodiverse or have a disability. Explore what makes the autumn season so special with hands-on sensory exploration, learning, and fun projects relating to nature and plants. Participants are ensured they are able to participate to the best of their ability and interest through adaptive tools, activities and instruction. Participants learn new skills, connect with nature, and spend time with peers.
Held through the Simsbury Parks and Recreation
A guardian is welcome to stay and assist their participant if needed. Class registration is on a class by class basis. Check out the class descriptions by clicking the link below.
Fall & Winter Workshops in Litchfield
Open to the public, being held at the Litchfield Community Center
Class includes supplies, handouts, instruction and finished project to take home!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Community Room Cost: $20.00 per class / $105.00 for all 6 classes
Complete series:
Nature Mandala - Oct. 4
Herbs for Relaxation - Oct. 11
Fall Flowers - Oct. 25
Herbal Wreath - Nov. 15
Herbal Lotion Bar - Nov. 22
DIY Fresh Swag - Dec. 6
Age 55+ Workshops in Windsor
Fun and festive workshops being held at the Windsor Senior Center
Fall Flowers 10/2 4:00-5:00pm
Fall Harvest Centerpiece 11/6 4:00-5:00pm
Propagating Plant Presents 12/4 4:00-5:00pm
Learn More About Our Partnering Locations:
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.
