Celebrating and Expanding The Science and Art of Herbalism

Celebrate National Herb Week with a Day o f Workshops and Presentations. May 10, 2008     10am to 5pm

Sunday May 11th Herbal Intensive With Ryan Drum Ph.D. AHG; Thyroid Health (click here for more info)

Welcome to all Botanists, Gardeners, Herbalists, Horticulturalists, Naturopaths, Landscapers, Manufacturers, Medicinal Herb Farmers, Seed Distributors and Suppliers. Since 1995 this conference continues to be a great opportunity to add to our knowledge base through presentations and workshops led by professionals, network with and develop our community.

Join your herbal community
at Mrs. Thompson’s for this year’s theme:

Favorite Things

The plants we love, from gardening to preparation and application. Each conference presenter has an outstanding presentation based on their years of training, experience and personal passion for herbs. With their guidance; explore true roots Herbalism, medicinal landscapes, sustainable herbal medicine making and favorite methods for healing.

Presenters include:
  Ryan Drum PhD. AHG, Wren Davidson,
 Heather Nic an Fhleisdeir & Merilyn Welch RN

Schedule

9 am to 9:45 Pick-up of registration material will begin, network with other Herbalists and enjoy a cup of tea and a tour of the classroom, lab and offices at Mrs. Thompson’s.

9:45 to 10am Opening Ceremony and Presenter Introductions

10am to 12 Noon Special Presentation:

Noted Northwest Herbalist
Ryan Drum Ph.D, AHG (click here for bio)
Men’s Health

Many men are unnecessarily unhealthy. Their dominent presenting pathologies are usually preventable by wise lifestyle changes and often resolved by adopting health-positive behaviours. Herbs can often aid the transition from dumb to smart health decisions. Help for major male health problems will be described.

12 Noon Snack and Tea Reception Break
Relax, continue to network with other Herbalists, discover new products and services,  meet Instructors and learn about herb related organizations.
Herb teas provided by Mrs. Thompson’s Herbs and light vegetarian snacks provided by Capella Market.

1pm to 2:30 Simultaneous Presentations to Choose From:

Wren Davidson (click here for bio)

Tasty Tonics, Tinctures & Tisanes
Make & Taste Workshop
From dandelions to roses, nettles to geraniums, preparing plants into elixirs, pudding, jelly, liqueurs and medicines. Demonstration of medicinal to culinary preparations will be covered.

Heather Nic an Fhleisdeir(click here for bio)
Planting The Cure
Lecture/Herb Walk (dress warm!)
Chronic health conditions, disease and surgery may be troubling us, but I have a garden for that! Explore a method for restoring lost health by gardening your own ‘cure’. Herbal protocols, herb gardening(much different than vegies!) and selection for use in addressing specific conditions will be discovered

Merilyn Welch RN, Herbalist(click here for bio)
Prescriptions & Plants
Science Lecture

Herbs have become a handy scapegoat for the high risks built into the drug-dependent medical system. Adverse effects of pharmaceuticals are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Yearly deaths from herbs are only a handful nationwide, while more people than ever are taking herbs. Their doctors don’t know or want to hear about it. True interactions between common prescriptions and popular herbs are rare and we will examine how interactions happen. We will also distinguish between this and simple overdose. .  Learn wise choices of herbs to promote vibrant health.  Explore the making of herbal infusions and decoctions as well as fresh herb use.

2:30 to 3pm  Tea Break Enjoy a cup of tea and continue to network with other Herbalists. Find new products and services, meet Instructors and learn more about herb related organizations. Herb tea provided by Mrs. Thompson’s.

3pm to 5pm Keynote Speaker

Noted Northwest Herbalist
Ryan Drum Ph.D AHG
(click here for bio)

Seaweeds
for Health & Nutrition,Food & Beauty
The people with the longest healthspan eat the most seaweeds. Regular dietary seaweed consumption can help prevent and cure all disease conditions. In this class medicinal applications and case histories will be discussed in great detail. Cautions, contraindications, hazards, and storage techniques will be described. Several seaweeds will be sampled.

5pm Closing Ceremony

 Admission Fees $75  Includes snack and tea reception,
conference proceedings book of notes for all of the presentations and tote bag

 Each child under 12 years of age may attend free but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
You may pick-up, phone or email for a registration packet.

Methods of Payment

Admission fees to be paid in advance with cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, debit cards or check
made payable to: Mrs. Thompson’s 347 West Fifth Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97401.
Phone 541-686-6136 or email celtic@efn.org
Day of event admission, if available is on a cash only basis or by prior arrangement.

Refunds

Prepaid fees are refundable up to May 5th, minus a $25 handling fee.
 After May 5th, no refunds are available. Please pass-on your registration to a friend in this event.

If you can not attend but wish to purchase the conference proceedings book of presenters notes the cost is $15 and will be available after the event at Mrs. Thompson’s 347 West Fifth Avenue. Call 541-686-6136 to reserve your copy.

This event is made possible by volunteer efforts from the herbal community and with support and sponsorship from Mrs. Thompson’s Herbs, Gifts & Folklore, Capella Market, The Academy Of Scottish Herbalism and Pacific Botanicals.

Much thanks goes out to all who contributed.