I’ve got a
new art exhibition opening at my gallery in Thixendale on November 7th at which I aim to raise
awareness for the plight of creatures in crisis. The event features lifelike
paintings of endangered species from around the globe. Wildlife is my life and I hope to offer visitors practical advice on what they can do to help the animals on their own doorsteps.
Wildlife everywhere is in crisis. Here
in the UK
there are species that we take for granted, like sparrows and hedgehogs, which
could disappear altogether if we don’t do something. It's almost Christmas and I’m hoping that visitors
to my exhibition will embrace the seasonal spirit of giving to do what they can
to help nature.
A report by
the World Wildlife Fund this autumn suggested the world has already lost 52% of
species. I will also be exhibiting photographs of endangered wildlife from
around the world, including pictures of rare desert elephants that I
photographed in Namibia
this August.
The best of
my research video into animal behaviour will also be on show, among them
engaging footage of endangered species. If I can show people how wonderful the
wildlife that I watch is, I hope they will want to preserve them as much as I
do.
I’m planning
to use this exhibition to show visitors how to protect British species via
information boards and workshops. When so many species are struggling,
sometimes it is difficult to know where to begin. But there are plenty of
things people can do in their own gardens that will make a big difference. I
hope my exhibition will show them how.
Mr own
garden in Thixendale is a great example as to what can be achieved. Since I
moved here in 1998 my tree sparrow population has flourished. Tree sparrows are
endangered in the UK,
but my regime of planting woodland and wildflowers, digging a pond and putting
up bird feeders and nest boxes has ensured the future of local populations.
A number of
nature walks, falconry lessons and birdwatching safaris accompany the
exhibition.
My Exhibition: Saving
Nature: Near and Far runs from November 7th-29th here at The Robert Fuller Gallery, Fotherdale Farm,
Thixendale, North Yorkshire, YO17 9LS.
For more details go to my website www.robertefuller.com or to book on a nature event follow the links below:
Accompanying
events:
Falconry, Sunday Nov 8th
Learn how to fly a live bird of prey with experts Eagle Eye Falconry.
10-11am. £6 adults £4 children Buy Tickets
Red Kite Roost, Saturday Nov 14th
A guided tour to a red kite roost with a professional birdwatcher Michael Flowers.
1pm at the Robert Fuller Gallery. £9.50 Buy Tickets
Falconry, Sunday Nov 15th
Learn how to fly a live bird of prey with experts Eagle Eye Falconry.
10-11am. £6 adults £4 children Buy Tickets
KIDS: Endangered
Animals Mini Zoo, Sunday Nov 15th
Hold and
touch rare exotic animals in the safe environment of the gallery
10-11am. £6 adults £4 children. Buy Tickets
Talk
& Slideshow by Wildlife Artist Robert Fuller, Saturday Nov 21st
Robert will talk about the wildlife of Namibia.
7.30pm. £9.50 Buy Tickets
Falconry, Sunday Nov 22nd
Learn how to fly a live bird of prey with experts Eagle Eye Falconry.
10-11am. £6 adults £4 children Buy Tickets
Raptor
& Seal Safari, Sunday Nov 28th
A safari around Sunk Island on the Humber Estuary to see barn owls, peregrine falcons and seals.
1.30pm. £9.50 Buy Tickets
KIDS: Endangered Animals Mini Zoo, Sunday Nov 29th
Hold and touch rare exotic animals in the safe environment of the gallery
10-11am. £6 adults £4 children. Buy Tickets
Falconry, Sunday Nov 29th
Learn how to fly a live bird of prey with experts Eagle Eye Falconry.
10-11am. £6 adults £4 children Buy Tickets
