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Art for Conservation: Bringing Awareness to Protect Botswana's Wildlife

Kenneth Bale, through his art, aims to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the environment clean and protecting the animals that call Mokolodi Nature Reserve home.
Kenneth Bale, through his art, aims to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the environment clean and protecting the animals that call Mokolodi Nature Reserve home.

As an artist and conservation enthusiast, Kenneth Bale has found a unique way to contribute to the protection of Botswana's wildlife.

Through his art, he aims to raise awareness about the importance of keeping the environment clean and protecting the animals that call Mokolodi Nature Reserve home.

On Saturday, Bale participated in the reserve's annual cleaning campaign, where volunteers from UB WECS, Lobatse Scouts Association, and Retsaya Efe NGO came together to remove litter and debris from the reserve. "As youths, the future is in our hands. By keeping their habitats clean, we give them a better chance to thrive," Bale said, thanking the organisations for their involvement.

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