News Alert: Wellness Event Highlights Gardening & Mental Health in Augusta

AUGUSTA, GA — The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Zeta Xi Omega Chapter will host a community wellness event focused on the connection between gardening and mental health.

“Cultivating Wellness: The Power of Gardening & Herbs on Mental Health” will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Linda W. Beasley Room (Municipal Building), 535 Telfair Street.

The free, public event will feature local experts in urban agriculture, mental health, and horticulture, including:

  • C. Joy Brown, Urban Agriculture Advocate

  • Natalie Bryan, LCSW, Founder of Mentally WELLthy (TM)

  • LaDale Hayes, Horticulture Educator

  • CarlaTrena Walker, Owner of Heart N Soil Healing Farm

Attendees can expect an engaging discussion on how gardening and herbs support overall wellness, along with door prizes and community resources.

Registration is available via QR code on the event flyer.

K Gordon