Sensory Garden Grant Recipients
Through the generosity of the Anna I Snyder Sensory Gardens Fund, AHS awarded five sensory garden grants of $8,000 each in June 2026. These grants will:
- Support the creation or expansion of sensory gardens that are open to the public.
- Encourage inclusive design practices that serve individuals with sensory processing differences, disabilities, or other accessibility needs.
- Promote wellness and therapeutic experiences by inviting people to connect with plants and natural environments through sensory engagement.
2026 Grant Recipients
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky (Lexington, KY): to create a therapeutic sensory garden for individuals experiencing domestic violence.
Aspetuck Land Trust (Westport, CT): to create a public sensory garden in Baldwin Plaza in downtown Bridgeport.
Camp Virgil Tate (Charleston, WV): to create a sensory garden for accessible community space, 4-H camps, and plant identification workshops.
Hailey’s Wish (Hampstead, MD): to create a community sensory garden serving individuals with disabilities.
Johnson City Public Library (Johnson City, TN): to create a children’s sensory garden that integrates existing literacy and community efforts.
Contact
Courtney Alsua
Director of National Programs
703.768.5700 ext. 121
programs@ahsgardening.org