By Jenifer Torres of University of Vermont Every time it rains in Botswana, it is exciting for many reasons. Rain, pula in Setswana, is important culturally here as it is considered a blessing due to its scarcity. Botswana is currently…
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By Jenifer Torres of University of Vermont Every time it rains in Botswana, it is exciting for many reasons. Rain, pula in Setswana, is important culturally here as it is considered a blessing due to its scarcity. Botswana is currently…
By Patrick Heaton of University of Vermont It is the rainy season here in the Okavango and the roads are slippery and unpredictable. Our trusty Land Cruisers try their hardest but sometimes the roads win. We are almost a month…
By Ian Foote of State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry The Okavango Delta is often known for two things: its mammals and its birds. The Delta is home to the highest density of elephants, large…
By Rachael Podtburg of University of Vermont February 16th, 2020 My usual birthday wake up is a phone call from my best friend at midnight on my birthday. We’ve had this tradition since we had our first phones, and it’ll…
By Adam Blachly of Middlebury College I’ve always been a believer that education is one of the best ways to connect with the natural world. Education is a tool for appreciation, for questioning, for research. While there is fundamental beauty…