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Frederick W. Schueler and Aleta Karstad have been doing natural history together in science and art since 1973 all over Canada and parts of the US. Fred got his PhD in Zoology at the University of Toronto in 1979, and Aleta graduated in Fine Arts at Central Technical School, Toronto in 1972.

When at home, they can be found at 4 St-Lawrence Street in Bishops Mills, Oxford Station, Ontario, Canada K0G 1T0. You can phone them at (613) 258-3107. E-mail Fred or Aleta at any time, and arrange to do natural history together!
Aleta's paintings and journals can be seen at aletakarstad.com and their recent books can be purchased online at lulu.com

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