Guinevere Kern is a Registered Horticultural Therapist with extensive experience in integrating nature-based therapies into health and community settings. Her accomplishments include:
- Designing and implementing therapeutic gardening programs for mental health and long-term care facilities.
- Providing nature therapy services for individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents and other trauma.
- Completing a 1,000-hour Horticultural Therapy Internship specializing in therapeutic gardening and community development.
- Conducting research in native wildflowers and ornamental plants at the University of Guelph’s Department of Plant Agriculture.
- Working in diverse horticulture settings, including nurseries, greenhouses, landscaping, and organic agriculture across Canada and the United States.
As a passionate educator and advocate for green wellness, Guinevere brings a transdisciplinary perspective to equipping professionals to deepen their understanding of the healing potential of green spaces.