The acclaimed Otley Wildlife Arts Festival will return this October.
For the fourth year running Otley will host the ever-growing festival from Friday, October 25 to Sunday, October 27.
The core of the festival is the free exhibition of wildlife art and photography at Otley Courthouse from 10am until 4pm on the Saturday, plus a variety of stalls by local wildlife organisations.
The festival, which is organised by Wildlife Friendly Otley, showcases local talent while engaging people with the world of wildlife.
There are two ticketed events on Friday and Saturday night.
Friday brings award-winning author, journalist and TV presenter Kate Bradbury to the Courthouse with a talk on how to create habitats for wildlife in gardens.
On Saturday the charity’s own patron, George McGavin, is back by popular demand with an examination of the world of wildlife.
George is the well-known television presenter, entomologist and environmental campaigner.
Both events, which cost £12 per ticket, can be booked at otleycourthouse.org.uk.
In addition to the ticketed events and exhibition, the festival will run free talks, workshops and other events around the town.
A poetry event ‘Wildlife in Words’ will take place at the Labour Rooms on Sunday, October 27, with a workshop at 2pm followed by a main event at 3.15pm.
To view the festival programme, visit wildlifefriendlyotley.org.uk/festival
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