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Discovery by Sketch
Hudson Bay Tea S'ikshaldeen
Hudson Bay Tea S’ikshaldeen is a beloved wild tea in Southeast Alaska and throughout northern latitudes. Look for it in muskegs. It will grow thickest under Shore Pine (Pinus contorta.) Many people in Hoonah drink it regularly for general health, even adding a few Shore Pine needles for additional flavor.
This watercolor and pen image is part of a collaborative project with Tlingit artist and traditional plant expert Yak x waan tláa Lisa Andersson. My goal was to capture the experience of sitting in a muskeg sketching the plant amidst its habitat. Nature journaling this experience was part of my stewardship project for my Nature Journal Educator Certificate through the Wild Wonder Foundation.
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