An Urban Forester in Botswana

Dr. Eric North, Assistant Professor of Practice, ​Regional and Community Forestry
Botanical Big 5 of Botswana—Baobab to Leadwood
Seeing Africa’s wildlife big 5 (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo) is on most nature lovers’ bucket list. But there’s more to the wilderness of Botswana than animals. We will explore the magnificent trees and landscape of the Mashatu game reserve of Botswana —including the majestic baobab. 
When: 
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Time: 
12:30-1:30 p.m.

Location: 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
East Campus, Keim Hall 150
Light refreshments courtesy of NFS
​Online: 
​http://unl.zoom.us/j/623918827
Plants & Animals of Botswana—Teaching & Learning Abroad
From elephants in camp to playing a traditional vuvuzela, from watching palm fronds woven into baskets to nature hikes through lion territory, explore the natural beauty of Botswana with an urban forester co-teaching a wildlife conservation study abroad course. Light refreshments courtesy of NFS. 
When: 
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Time: 
12:30-1:30 p.m.

Location: 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
East Campus, Keim Hall 150
Light refreshments courtesy of NFS
​Online: 
http://unl.zoom.us/j/219856666
Sponsors: School of Natural Resources, Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum