Talk at the University of Limpopo

In May 2017 Sarah was invited by Dr Ali Halajian to talk to Biology and Zoology students at the University of Limpopo.

The talk was about the use of baobab fruit to support rural livelihoods and conservation of baobab trees.  The students enjoyed the talk so much that they will be visiting Sarah in the near future to find out more.

2017 05 Univ of Limpopo 26May

 

 

 

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