24th May | New South Wales Autumn Meet-Up

Join us for our New South Wales Autumn Meet-Up

Sunday 24th May 2026 from 1:00 – 3:00pm

World Therapeutic Horticulture Day (WTHD), is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of how plant-based activities improve mental and physical health. It highlights the work of practitioners and encourages communities to experience the healing power of nature through gardening, horticulture therapy, and nature-based sensory experiences.

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is your oasis in the city! Discover the fascinating history of the plants and people associated with Australia’s oldest botanic garden. Relax and catch up with family and friends at one of our cafés or restaurants. There’s something for everyone in the Garden.

Farm Cove Eatery is Located downstairs from Botanic House, Farm Cove Eatery is a casual dining space that offers a range of grab and go and à la carte options.

Meet your hosts, Leigh McGaghey and Sharon Moore-Lambert.

Join Leigh McGaghey (THA President & co-founder Wired for Nature) & Sharon Moore-Lambert (Cultivating Hope) for an afternoon sharing our stories, experiences & knowledge in therapeutic horticulture, while we celebrate World Therapeutic Horticulture day together.

New to therapeutic horticulture & would like to know more?

Therapeutic horticulture is a meaningful way to support wellbeing, growth and build connection to nature & each other through purpose made, participant focused activities.

Whether you’re supporting others, looking to build your own skills, or simply curious about the benefits of gardening, join us to learn from each other and enjoy a shared activity.

Everyone is welcome.

Registered participants will be notified of an alternate location in the event of inclement weather.

BIO : Leigh McGaghey

Leigh lives and works in Sydney where she designs restorative gardens for private clients, together with consulting for horticultural therapy services in aged care, multi-residential dwellings and across the community. Leigh and her psychologist husband established Wired for Nature in 2018 to complement traditional psychological counselling strategies with horticultural therapy practices and other nature engagement activities.

BIO : Sharon Moore-Lambert

I believe in the joy, learning & healing that nature & gardening can provide, through my personal experience dealing with chronic pain, grief through loss, anxiety & depression.

My small business, Cultivating Hope, helps individuals to develop a deeper connection to nature through therapeutic horticulture & nature based activities.
Gardening as therapy can yield amazing results, for both the environment and the person tending it. Nature nurtures our physical and mental well-being
Cultivating Hope’s gardening activities are used to improve the body, mind and spirit of people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. My services treat all people equally, respectfully and without prejudice. Satisfaction is achieved by assisting people with kindness to reach their goals and find purpose, confidence and improve self-esteem.
The impact of nature on general well-being is unquestionable. Nature can change your negative mood to more calm and balanced. It can improve mindfulness and vitality.
Cultivating Hope can provide outings to gardens and parks and more adventurous excursions such as guided bush walks and nature getaways.

I work with individuals & small groups. All activities are tailor-made for the clients best outcomes. They are personal goal orientated with a focus on individuals abilities.

Venue Link: https://botanichouse.com.au/farm-cove-eatery/