Embrace the wisdom of nature with Daphne Singingtree, a beacon of knowledge in plant medicine, midwifery, and indigenous ways of knowing. With over four decades of experience as an educator, herbal medicine maker, activist, and midwife, Daphne offers invaluable insights into sustainable living, natural healing, and the interconnectedness of all life on our planet.
Please contact Daphne to book speaking engagements. She teaches a variety of workshops on plant medicine, making herbal products, emergency preparedness, urban homesteading, and her experiences at the Standing Rock protests. She also does Native American storytelling for children or adults. She will also be doing book readings and signings for her novel, Circle for the Earth
As a speaker at various conferences, Daphne captivates audiences with her deep-rooted passion for nurturing both the body and the earth. Drawing from her rich background, she shares practical wisdom on herbal medicine making, empowering individuals to harness the healing properties of plants. Through her inspiring journey from street kid to midwife to author, she encourages others to embrace their own unique paths, fostering a deeper connection with nature and igniting a sense of purpose in every listener. Join Daphne Singingtree on a transformative journey toward holistic wellness and environmental stewardship.
Daphne does not do ceremonies or opening prayers for your event, please contact other members of the Eugene Indigenous community.
2024 Schedule
May 5, 2024 Herbs for the Zombie Apocalypse.
With a focus on growing and making herbal products to have on hand for a variety of unexpected or emergencies. Also discussed will be which permaculture plants to grow to increase your self-reliance if there are breakdowns in accessing usual resources. Herbs for emergency situations like smoke from wildfires, trauma and stress, first aid, and disorders seen in these circumstances.
Zaniyan Benefit Plant and Garden Sale
June 5, 2024 Herbs in Pregnancy
Plants that support pregnancy and the childbearing year. Herbs to avoid and why.
Center for Indigenous Midwifery Olympia, Washington.
Summer dates TBA Lost Valley Holistic Sustainability Seminar
Healing Our Relationship With the Plant People
Integrative Medicine Clinics at Standing Rock Protests
2023 Workshops
Saturday, June 5th 1-4pm Food As Medicine How food promotes wellness and healing. Foods that boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and address specific health issues. Relationship between unhealthy weight gain and trauma. What is Food Sovereignty and how it applies to both tribal and urban communities. Benefits of Growing Food Combats to combat Inequities in the Food System. Simple ways to promote food self-reliance. Pitfalls of unhealthy eating and ways to promote slow foods in daily life. Relationship between unhealthy weight gain and trauma.
Saturday, June 26, 1-4pm Making Herbal Products Advantages of Making Your Own Herbal Medicine & Body Care Products, General Guidelines in Medicinal Plants & Herbal Medicine, Harvesting, Drying, and Storing Herbs Definitions and how to make: Infusions, Cold Extracts, Decoctions, Tinctures – Alcohol, Glycerin, Vinegar, Syrups & Elixirs, Infused Oils, Salves & Balms, Lotions & Creams, Aromatherapy Misters, Compresses & Poultices, Honeys & Electuary, Other Herbal Products
Saturday, July 18, 1-4pm Herbs for Emergency Preparedness With a focus on growing and making herbal products to have on hand for a variety of unexpected emergencies. Also discussed will be which plants to grow to increase your self-reliance if there are breakdowns in accessing usual resources. Herbs for emergency situations like smoke from wildfires, trauma and stress, first aid, and disorders seen in these circumstances.
Saturday, August 15th, 1–4 p.m. Growing a Business - Outline of what is needed to create your own home business from things you grow. Examples from Eagletree Herbs of things to do and not do. Accessing business help and resources. Marketing and social media.
2019
September 28 - Growing Resilience: Permaculture for Emergency Preparedness -
NW Permaculture Convergence at Lost Valley Education Center
September 28 - Growing a Business, - Daphne Singingtree
NW Permaculture Convergence at Lost Valley Education Center
Oct 21 - Native Perspectives on Plants - Daphne Singingtree
Lost Valley Holistic Sustainability Semester. at Lost Valley Education Center
Nov 16 - 1 to 5pm Making Herbal Holiday Gifts - Daphne Singingtree
Eagletree Herbs Make fun holiday gifts with herbs. Review of how to make herbal products, including tinctures, salves, lotions, and syrups. Hands-on making of bath and facial products, massage melts, and aromatherapy misters
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