Science Speaker Series: Gardening for Health and Happiness

with Jill Mays | 1 pm talk with book signing to follow

Get your copy of Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening with Special Needs from the Wild Supply Co. here!

Join author Jill Mays as she presents insights from her book, Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening with Special Needs. In this engaging talk, you will learn how to start a garden, foster growth, and achieve great results—whether you’re tending to a small pot of flowers or cultivating a large, flourishing plot of land.

Gardening is essential for everyone’s health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the neurodiverse and physically challenged, who are at a higher risk of isolation and stress-related illnesses. Discover how gardening can be a powerful remedy, proven to enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.

Come explore the vital connection between gardening and health, and take the first steps toward creating your own vibrant garden!

Cost: Free for members or with paid admission

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About the Author:

Jill Mays is the author of Your Child’s Motor Development Story, which explains the critical importance of sensory exploration and natural play for healthy development. An occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration for many years, she has conducted workshops in a variety of settings and provided consultation to parents, educators, and health care providers. For the past ten years, she has immersed herself in gardening, working with farmers and assisting in the development of children’s garden programs. She developed and currently leads a garden group for special needs adults. Mays lives with her husband, Eric, dog, and a flock of chickens at the far end of Cape Cod.

June 28, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm