“Foraging 101”
Limited edition litho print on archival paper, from an original oil copyright, RJR. Size
20”x16” $90 US order information
The Classroom: Deep in the southeast Alaska rain forest.
The Teacher: Momma black bear.
The Lesson: How to extract fat juicy grubs from a decaying stump for
lunch.
From this early summer lesson, these cubs will go on to higher education
including the gathering of berries on mountain hillsides and fishing for
salmon in clear cold streams. During fall, with winter approaching, they
will receive their diplomas and graduate to fully self sufficient young
adult bears, ready to tackle what life offers.....

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