Root & Rise
Therapeutic Horticulture
Hawai'i
Connecting with nature for healing & growth
Our mission is
to cultivate social and emotional wellness through creativity and interaction with nature.
Our vision is
equitable and universal access to integrative, whole-person well-being.
We place particular importance on inclusivity of those who are marginalized, underserved, and who otherwise have limited access to alternative healing opportunities like our programs.
Root & Rise offers therapeutic, nature-based programs for individuals and groups of all abilities and needs.
Our programs:
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improve physical health
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reduce stress & depression
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increase self-esteem & resiliency
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develop social skills
Our gardens:
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are designed and built to be sustainable and universally accessible
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can be used for therapeutic sessions and programs
What is therapeutic horticulture?
Therapeutic horticulture is the process that uses plant-based activities to improve physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being.
Example activities & goals:
crafting windchimes
reduces anxiety by focusing on surroundings
Want to support Root & Rise?
Click here to donate!
Contributions help fund Nature & Art as Therapy and the Pāpā Forest project.
