To finish off the program we had a series of guest lectures related to ecotourism and ecosystem monitoring by experts and specialists based in Maun. We even got a chance to catch dragonflies and damselflies in the Boro river next to Camp Kitso with a local dragonfly expert, Elmar.
Local tourism entrepreneur Tshepiso presented on the role of tourism in Botswana and the numerous parks and reserves in the country.
Chris presented on an ecotourism labeling scheme developed by his team. Originally intended to be optional, the specifications of their ecotourism labeling scheme has since become required by lodges and tourism operators in the country.
Janna, Julianne, Zach, Chad, and Janna ventured into the floodplain looking for dragonflies.
Janna coming back to shore with a dragonfly caught in her net.
One of the common dragonflies we caught, held properly by the wings.
Everyone gathered around Elmar as he discussed the role of dragonflies as bioindicators of ecosystem health.
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