Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!
Secure your seat in the next Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture! Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (TH1) welcomes learners into the April 2026 …
Amy Bruzzichesi MSW, HTR
Therapeutic Horticulture Program Manager & Assistant Professor of the Practice Horticultural Scienceafbruzzi@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 2721 Founders Dr. (Kilgore Hall)
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609
Mailing Address: Campus Box 7609
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609
Job Description Manage and co-instruct four online therapeutic horticulture courses to continue their evolution into a flagship Extension program. Provide resources and outreach to all NC county Extension agents seeking to create or improve therapeutic horticulture programming in their communities. Recruit and manage an advisory team of stakeholders, conduct statewide needs assessment, identify and implement therapeutic horticulture programs across North Carolina, evaluating impacts, reporting, and fund development.
Recent Posts by Amy Bruzzichesi MSW, HTR
Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness
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Register Now for TH2: Program Development
Register now for TH2! Register Now! This is the second course in a four-course series of online, self-paced Therapeutic Horticulture courses, beginning …
Reconnecting Through Roots
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Program Spotlight: Exceptional Gardeners in Durham Public Schools
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Professional Development Event: Union County
Join us in Union County! Interested in learning more about why Therapeutic Horticulture works to improve wellness outcomes for all …
Sustainability in Therapeutic Horticulture
We grow our planet! Nurturing Ourselves, Nurturing Our Planet: How Sustainability Roots Therapeutic Horticulture The gentle act of tending to a …