Desert-Adapted Plant Sales and Nursery Memberships · program type

organizations

2 orgs in this cluster's subtree

Every organization with primary activities in Desert-Adapted Plant Sales and Nursery Memberships or any of its descendants. Click a column header to sort. Filter by name or state above the table.

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#	Organization	State	Revenue	Activities ↓
1	Desert Survivors Inc Desert Survivors Inc provides paid employment and training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a retail native plant nursery in…	AZ	$1.8M	7
2	GREEN VALLEY GARDENERS Green Valley Gardeners is a volunteer-driven organization promoting gardening education and environmentally sustainable practices in the Sonoran Desert. It mai…	AZ	$64K	5

theories of action

strategies used in this cluster

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Nature-Based Therapeutic Engagement 1 org

By engaging individuals in structured, nature-based activities such as gardening, farming, or immersive natural experiences, the organization improves mental, physical, and emotional well-being, because direct, purposeful interaction with nature has clinically and psychologically restorative effects that support healing, personal growth, and social inclusion. This strategy centers on using the natural environment as an active agent of therapy and personal development, going beyond recreation or education to create intentional, therapeutic experiences. It distinguishes itself from general environmental programming by focusing on measurable well-being outcomes and integrating clinical, psychological, or rehabilitative frameworks—such as horticultural therapy, ecotherapy, or trauma-informed wilderness immersion—into structured programming for vulnerable populations including individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, or moral injury.

Desert Survivors Inc