We are pleased to announce that we will be running the first of four courses that make up a Certificate Program in Horticultural Therapy.  This program will be led by Shelagh Smith, HTR, MAEEC and will include local guest instructors and field trips.  The program has been accredited by the CHTA when it is delivered at Van Dusen Botanical Garden and is valued at 2 points towards professional registration as a horticultural therapist.

The Calgary Zoo submitted its own application for accreditation in early December 2011 for the courses listed below.  As of March 2012 the Calgary Zoo has not heard if the courses listed below have been accredited.

The courses are as follows:

Course 1: Introduction to Horticultural Therapy (HT) - October, 2012
Course 2: HT Professional Practice - March, 2013
Course 3: Garden Design and Plants for HT Programs - September, 2013 
Course 4: HT Program Development - May, 2013

Each will be run over five consecutive days.  The intent is that all four courses would be offered within 12-18 months.  Each Course will include 25 hours of instruction over four days, plus one full day field trip. 

For a full description of the Certificate Program please click here.

Course One - INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL THERAPY

For a full list of required and recommended textbooks please click here. Please note that textbooks are not included in program fees.

To register for Zoo programs:

Phone (403) 232 – 9300 or visit our Guest Relations Area at the Zoo’s North entrance between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Calgary Zoo. Discovery Passport members receive a discount on select education programs. Program fees do not include GST and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Registrations are accepted in the order in which fees are received. Please note that prices and dates are subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE: 

**Daily parking may be purchased at a cost of $5 per day OR
**When registering for this course, students may choose to purchase Pre-Paid Program Parking at a discounted price, valid for the duration of your course (5 sessions) at a cost of $12.50.  This parking option is ONLY available at the time of registration.

Daytime Parking Instructions
*  The $5 fee is payable at the Pay-On-Foot stations located in the Zoo's North Parking Lot
*  There is a 30-minute grace period for drop-offs

Pre-paid Program Parking Instructions
*  Please register your car's license plate with our guest relations department at the time of booking