Our Garden

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The primary purpose of the garden that surrounds the Marin Brain Injury Network (MBIN) is to provide a therapeutic and learning experience to program participants through horticulture. Horticultural therapy incorporates plants and plant-related activities to help improve the body, mind and spirit of the individual. Horticultural therapy is an accepted and effective tool that offers cognitive, social, psychological and physical benefits as well as improving one’s quality of life. Gardening can bring about surprising results, both in improving motor skills and in reducing stress.

MBIN participants are provided a hands-on connection with the natural environment and life cycle. By caring for plants, individuals realize that they can have an impact on improving the ecosystem.

The garden at MBIN has been lovingly created and designed by Master Gardners, Patricia Compton and Karen Halvorson. Through their constant nuturing and generous donations of plants, soil, and irrigation equipment, the garden has become an oasis of beauty.

The Donor Brick Walkway provides donor recognition or to acknowledge an event or a loved one. It is also another means of raising critically needed funds to support MBIN programs. To learn more about purchasing a brick, please contact Therese Jacobson at 415-461-6771.

Community Services Opportunities

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Volunteers can earn community service hours in our gardens while learning more about creating a habitat sanctuary. There are many ways to contribute time and effort: from plant propagation and habitat restoration to maintenance. Please contact Therese Jacobson at 415-461-6771 for more information.