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Golden Light Center Golden Light Center is the home base of Ozark bioregional herbalist, Sasha Daucus. Sasha draws her inspiration from the Ozarks.

Bioregional herbalism places particular importance on the place where the herbalist lives: plants, land, people, and history.

I'm thrilled to be invited to speak at the Ozark Folk Center this fall, along with other of my favorite herbalists, Bo B...
07/31/2025

I'm thrilled to be invited to speak at the Ozark Folk Center this fall, along with other of my favorite herbalists, Bo Brown and John Michael Kelley, who's a brilliant young herbalist with huge knowledge about forests, and the wonderful Tina Marie Wilcox and Susan Belsinger. I'm also looking forward to meeting Jane Hawley Stevens.
I'll be talking about my experiences last year when a tornado tore through the forest I’ve tended for decades, and left behind not only physical damage but a sense of deep disruption and loss. I'll share the story of recovering from that loss—personally, ecologically, and in community—and how it led me to explore forest farming with endangered medicinal herbs. Along the way, I discovered new ways to partner with the land, deepen my herbal practice, and form meaningful new connections with others drawn to healing and regeneration. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ozarkfolkcenter/wild-herb-hike-medicinal-herb-symposium-2025

Some highlights from the Juneteenth Festival in Pocahontas, Arkansas yesterday: a motorcycle parade, talking about herbs...
06/15/2025

Some highlights from the Juneteenth Festival in Pocahontas, Arkansas yesterday: a motorcycle parade, talking about herbs and plants, music by the Williams Family, and hanging out enjoying a summer day.

I'd love to see you tomorrow, Saturday June 14 at the Pocahontas Juneteenth celebration at the Riverside Park. I'm getti...
06/13/2025

I'd love to see you tomorrow, Saturday June 14 at the Pocahontas Juneteenth celebration at the Riverside Park. I'm getting my booth ready today, and having such a great time picking the many herbs that are blooming at the moment. Eddie Mae Herron Center

I'm looking forward to going to this. If you have any questions about it, I talked to them, and can give you details. DM...
03/11/2025

I'm looking forward to going to this. If you have any questions about it, I talked to them, and can give you details. DM me or put a comment here 🌿🍃

Join us for the 41st Annual Spring Walk on Saturday, April 5th!

I'm happy to share that I've begun working with a new apprentice who is eager to deepen her knowledge of bioregional her...
03/10/2025

I'm happy to share that I've begun working with a new apprentice who is eager to deepen her knowledge of bioregional herbalism. We had our first meeting this Saturday with a beautiful walk at the Narrows by the 142 Hwy bridge in Oregon County, Missouri—an inspiring place to begin!

Apprenticeship is a time-honored way of passing down herbal wisdom through hands-on experience and connection with the land. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to share what I’ve learned and to keep this tradition alive.

If you're interested in learning more about studying herbalism in a deep, rooted way, feel free to reach out!

Yesterday I posted a link to my first article in the local newspaper, the Prospect News.  I'm glad that the newspaper is...
02/22/2025

Yesterday I posted a link to my first article in the local newspaper, the Prospect News. I'm glad that the newspaper is reporting the news in our little town of Doniphan and paying several staff members to do the work, so yay for subscriptions! However, I didn't think through that it wouldn't be accessible to people who don't have a subscription. That was probably a bit confusing or frustrating for those of you who tried to read the article! To be fair, you probably already know what I said... that Echinacea is a valuable immune system herb, and grows well both wild and in gardens here locally. Think about planting some for your garden this year, if you haven't got it already!

My first column for the Prospect News, the local newspaper!
02/21/2025

My first column for the Prospect News, the local newspaper!

Amid political change, find solace in nature and the healing power of plants. Discover the rich medicinal flora of the Ozarks, including Echinacea, and learn how to cultivate and use it for health benefits.

Marisa Frazier, who recently completed an apprenticeship with me through the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program (TA...
11/03/2024

Marisa Frazier, who recently completed an apprenticeship with me through the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program (TAAP) joined me for presentations both at OACC and at the Ozark Folk Center State Park where we spoke about the value of Apprenticeships as a way to teach and learn.
Even though the deadline is passed for the 2025 TAAP applications, the guidelines/application are always available as a downloadable PDF on the Missouri Folk Arts Program website. While some of the text might change slightly, and the dates definitely change, the PDF is a good starting point for anyone interested in the TAAP. https://mofolkarts.missouri.edu/traditional-arts-apprenticeship-program/

This month has been an exciting one for connecting with other herbalists and sharing about Bioregional Herbalism. A part...
11/02/2024

This month has been an exciting one for connecting with other herbalists and sharing about Bioregional Herbalism. A part of that has been sharing the stage with some of my favorite Ozark herbalists at OACC and at the Ozark Folk Center State Park and talking about the importance of passing along what we know. What have been some of your favorite ways to learn about herbs?

This Saturday, I'll be on a panel of Ozark Bioregional Herbalists at OACC . This is a dream come true for me, sharing th...
10/02/2024

This Saturday, I'll be on a panel of Ozark Bioregional Herbalists at OACC . This is a dream come true for me, sharing the stage with herbalists that I think the world of, and more great herbalists in the audience. The panel includes some of the first bioregional herbalists in the Ozarks, like Bob Liebert along with newer ones. You can learn more about the event here https://ozarkareacommunitycongress.org/program-and-general-schedule-oacc45/

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