Talk to sales Try for Free
Ann Kent

Ann Kent

Followers of Ann Kent413 followers
location of Ann KentQualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Connect with Ann Kent to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Ann Kent to Send Message

Connect

  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ann Kent BA Dip Ed HTR HTM, Horticulturist and Registered Horticultural Therapist

  • Education

    • The University of British Columbia

      -
      BA, Diploma in Education, Counselling Certificate (English, Psychology, Education, Counselling)

      Ann is commited to life long learning and also holds continuing education certificates in design, horticulture, and horticultural therapy.Ann became a certfied Master Gardener in 1991 and received her Advanced Master Gardener certificate in 1996.In recognition of her years of professional experience working as a horticultural therapist, the American Horticultural Therapy Association awarded Ann the Master level designation as a registered horticultural therapist (HTM) in 2007.… Show more Ann is commited to life long learning and also holds continuing education certificates in design, horticulture, and horticultural therapy.Ann became a certfied Master Gardener in 1991 and received her Advanced Master Gardener certificate in 1996.In recognition of her years of professional experience working as a horticultural therapist, the American Horticultural Therapy Association awarded Ann the Master level designation as a registered horticultural therapist (HTM) in 2007. Ann is one of only four registered horticultural therapists in Canada to achieve this designation. Show less

    • The University of British Columbia

      -
      Bachelor’s Degree English Literature and Psychology

  • Experience

    • Ann Kent HTM - Catkin Gardens

      Jan 1978 - now

      Consulting services to healthcare, community, and education agencies to develop horticulture and nature-based therapeutic programs and plan healing and habitat gardens.Lead instructor for a comprehensive professional development program with courses leading to a Horticultural Therapy Certificate recognized by the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association and for seasonal workshops in therapeutic horticulture.Bespoke training on various aspects of therapeutic horticulture and restorative and enabling gardens for healthcare, community, and education agencies.www.catkingardens.ca Show less

      • Horticultural Therapy & Therapeutic Gardening, Consultant, Educator

        Jan 1985 - now

      • Horticulture and Gardening Instructor

        Jan 1978 - now

    • Ann Kent HTM - Catkin Gardems

      Jan 2006 - now
      Horticultural Therapist, HTM, Registered Horticultural Therapist

      Professional background as teacher, counselor, horticulturist, and horticultural therapist working in the Greater Vancouver area. I relocated my practice to a beautiful forested acreage near Qualicum Beach, BC, in 2020.Current focus: consulting to education, community, and healthcare agencies seeking to develop or expand opportunities for horticulture and nature-based therapies.Lead instructor for the Horticultural Therapy Professional Development Program, now based on Vancouver Island, which provides comprehensive horticultural therapy training and internship opportunities.www.catkingardens.ca Show less

    • Misty Woods Farm

      Jun 2020 - now
      Horticulturist

      Misty Woods Farm is a small, family operation located on five acres of maturing second-growth forest in the Coastal Douglas Fir zone on Vancouver Island. We practice the sustainable harvest and propagation of native plants primarily, at this stage, for restoration and improvement of habitat on the farm. The Farm holds an Environmental Farm Plan Certificate issued by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Horticultural Therapist Registered (HTM)

      American Horticultural Therapy Association
      Jun 2006

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coordinator - Education and Professional Development

      Issued by Gardens That Heal on Jan 2010
      Gardens That HealAssociated with Ann Kent

    • Past Chair, Promotions Coordinator

      Issued by Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association on Jan 2006
      Canadian Horticultural Therapy AssociationAssociated with Ann Kent