10 Year Anniversary
10 Year Anniversary
2024 marks a significant milestone for Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary!
It's amazing to think that we've been "Cultivating Wellness through Nature" since 2014, and we've been enjoying every moment of it.
The aim of the Festival of Butterflies is to raise awareness about the mental health benefits of nature and the positive impact of using native plants in landscaping, water conservation, and promoting pollinators.
Thriving in nature is not just surviving – it's about flourishing.
August 3, 2024
Thank you to our sponsors
Our Mission
Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens supports wellness in nature.
Our Vision
We envision a world where people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds connect in nature.
What We Have Achieved
Since 2009, GNTG established a Butterfly Sanctuary at Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano supporting Ca native plants and pollinator habitats, planting over 200 milkweeds in support of Monarch butterfly awareness and other beneficial pollinator plants.
Garden Volunteers established in 2010 with over 30,000 volunteer service hours within the last 11 years at Los Rios Park
Ongoing private residential garden program at Casa de Amma, serving over 35 residents, five days a week since 2019 Zoom garden classes with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) with the children in the Mental Health Inpatient Center (MHIC) serving 72 patients per month
Who We Serve
We work with like-minded organizations and meet in public and private places
Communities, emphasizing:
Adults with varied abilities
Youth
Seniors
Veterans
Vocational career path
What We Provide
Horticultural education- emphasis on native and useful plants
Life-skills development- mindfulness
Emotional and physical well being- body, mind & spirit
Environmental sustainability- global, local, and personal
Community resource stewardship- making a long term positive impact