The Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association (CHTA) offers memberships for anyone interested supporting our mission and staying up to date on the latest HT-related news, research, and opportunities.
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Member Subscription Levels
Did you know that you do not have to be a practicing Horticultural Therapist to be a member of CHTA?
It’s true! Anyone can become a member and help support our mission and goals.
If you are interested in people/plant relationships and the therapeutic aspects of gardening, nature, and horticulture, then you will benefit from our association of heart-centred individuals.
Connect with the latest research on nature-based wellness practices, HT education, online seminars, community, and fun!
Join us today!
STUDENT
$55.00 / ANNUALLY
Key benefits of a Student membership include:
- Everything that is included in an Individual membership
- A discounted rate
*Valid Student ID required*
INDIVIDUAL
$75.00 / ANNUALLY
Key benefits of an Individual membership include:
- Access to Members only CHTA Newsletter
- Access to free monthly webinars and book clubs
- Access to Members only portal on our website that includes:
- Employment postings
- Volunteer opportunities
- Shared resources, research, and more!
- Access to Members only prize giveaways
BUSINESS
$110.00 / ANNUALLY
Key benefits of a Business membership include:
- Everything included with our Individual Membership
- A business listing on the CHTA website
- A business logo and link as part of our quarterly newsletter
- One (1) annual social media post, promoting and tagging your business to our Facebook and Instagram page
- One to two (1-2) re-shares of your social media content, annually, at the discretion of the CHTA
Annual Professional Fees & Membership
If you are a practicing HTT/HTR/HTM within Canada, in order to keep your professional registration status and designation in good standing, you are required to maintain a Professional CHTA membership.
You may choose a membership option that best suits your needs (Individual or Business).
There are specific benefits to each membership option.
Choose the package that’s right for you!
PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL
$225.00 / ANNUALLY
Renew your annual Professional Individual Membership and receive all the great benefits of a CHTA Individual Membership plus additional Professional Membership benefits like:
- Ability to promote yourself professionally 365 days/year as an HTT/HTR/HTM recognized by the CHTA, a respected professional organization
- Ability to provide CHTA approved education
- Ability to become a CHTA approved internship supervisor/mentor
- Ability to build relationships through networking and collaborations with other practicing HTT/HTR/HTM members
- Access to HTT/HTR/HTM job and volunteering opportunities
- Support with promoting/marketing yourself as an HTT/HTR/HTM
- Support in accessing funding for your project(s)
- Assistance in creating letters of support (based upon evidence-based research)
- Access to professional development opportunities through continuing education programs such as webinars and online workshops or events
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS
$265.00 / ANNUALLY
Renew your annual Professional Business Membership and choose the additional Business option to get all the great benefits of a Professional Individual Membership plus the additional valuable advertising of a Business Membership through the CHTA including:
- A business listing on the CHTA website
- A business logo and link as part of our quarterly newsletter
- One (1) annual social media post, promoting and tagging your business to our Facebook and Instagram page
- One to two (1-2) re-shares of your social media content, annually, at the discretion of the CHTA
WHY BECOME A
MEMBER?
Our goal is to cultivate connections, communication, and collaboration between our members to build a more diverse and resilient community.
The CHTA supports our members by providing spaces and forums to share, learn, and promote nature-based therapies. We provide a regular newsletter focused on professional development, a members-only web page, and access to a wide variety of resources and services regarding HT/TH employment, education, and volunteer opportunities.
