International People Plant Symposium 2024 - Horticulture Therapy

Join us for the 16th International People Plant Symposium (IPPS), hosted in partnership with the (ISHS) and the (IPPC). Learn about the impact of horticulture therapy on human health and wellbeing.

Theme: Cultivation of Human Health through horticulture: from gardening lifestyle to professional intervention

Featured keynote addresses by leading researchers and professionals in the field, including Dr. Rachel Bragg, OBE, and , author of "The Well Gardened Mind", from High Ground, and Dr. Olivia Chapple, chair of trustees of Horatio's Garden. Engage with a diverse range of perspectives on horticulture's role in promoting health and well-being, both in the UK and globally.

Who Is It For: This symposium is designed for anyone with an interest in the intersection of horticulture and health, including social and therapeutic horticulturists, professionals in the green care sector, medical practitioners, academics, and researchers.

Tickets: Registration includes lunch for both days, dinner on the first evening, and online access to the Acta Horticulturae symposium proceedings. Further tickets can be purhased on the Thrive website.

Optional Tour: Enhance your experience with an optional tour on July 10th, 2024. Explore four different green settings used for health and wellness. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Tour Highlights:

• Oxford Harcourt Arboretum: Learn about social prescribing and wellbeing initiatives.
• Reading Green Wellbeing Network: Visit NHS staff wellbeing garden and RISC's rooftop garden.
• Thrive Reading: Explore Trunkwell gardens supporting therapeutic programs.

Further infomation can be found on the Thrive event page.

Host or Publisher Thrive Charity