Science Center Opens!

On October 7th, we were proud to have the official opening ceremony of the Kibale Community Fuel Wood Project Science Center at our main demonstration area in the Kaburala Trading Center, just 1 km from the border of Kibale National Park. The Center is a wonderful compliment to the rest of the demonstration area, which teaches abut trees and efficient stoves. Now, people can also learn about the wildlife they will be protecting if they adopt the promoted practices. More than 50 invited guests were in attendance. October 9th, Ugandan Independence Day, was another grand opening, attended by over 300 community members. We are very thankful to the Great Ape Trust of Iowa for fully funding the Science Center. Science Center The science center displays artifacts from Kibale in an educational and fun way. Dancing Members of the Kyanyawara Conservation Club dance for the Center's opening ceremony teaching Margaret Kemigisa teaching some young visitors Poster Gentlemen enjoying a poster of Ugandan Wildlife Haraka Reading Haraka reading to kids. Pig Skulls Some pig skulls excited the kids. Rocket Stove Margaret shows off the new "rocket stove". Haybox The new "haybox", a giant insulation device that keeps food warm for 8-10 hours, slowly cooking it all day long with no fuel at all. Food A young guest enjoys some potatoes cooked on the rocket stove and kept warm all day in the haybox.

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