by Selma Siekert, of the University of Vermont Human beings and other animals alike interact with their natural environment for the relief of physical ailments. The Ocimum americanum, the Wild Basil plant, a part of the Lamicae (mint) family, grows…

By Emmali Cabral, of the University of Vermont Hello World! Life in the bush of Botswana is quite interesting to say the least. While we are able to go out and see amazing things and animals in the field that…

By Caroline Frigon, University of Vermont   Greetings from beautiful Botswana! The weather is lovely and we are having a wonderful time getting to know each other and this new place. I think it’s safe to say that everyone has…

By Sam Christopher, University of Vermont When I think of my backyard I see chipmunks jumping from chair to chair on my patio. Squirrels attempting to get any amount of food that they can out of the bird feeder. Dark-eyed…

By Annie Barkan, University of Vermont   Dumela from Khwai, Botswana! Last week, we arrived at our first field station at Camp Tau. As we begin our fieldwork, we find it important to share a few words about the scope…