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Artist Robert Fuller is to host a 'Wildlife Festival' between June 26 and July 11 at his gallery in Thixendale.
Alongside a stunning display of wildlife paintings at his Thixendale gallery, visitors can take a guided tour to find marbled white butterflies or learn how to handle and fly birds of prey.
The festival is to be a celebration of the rich variety of species that the Yorkshire countryside has to offer.
"This is the UN Year of Biodiversity," Mr Fuller said. "Sadly national targets set to halt biodiversity by the UN eight years ago have not been met, but I want people to recognise that there is still a wealth of wildlife in the countryside.
The Robert Fuller Gallery, at Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, is just minutes from the Wold's Way, a 79-mile public access walk.
"There isn't a better time to concentrate on what we do have and focus on preserving it for the future," he added.
"The countryside around this part of the Yorkshire Wolds is still teeming with wildlife. I hope this festival will show people how to find it and enjoy it."
The festival will feature a series of 'wildlife' events, including nature walks with the acclaimed naturalist Michael Flowers and falconry displays with professional falconers Minster Falconry.
It will also showcase Mr Fuller's latest collection of paintings and sculptures featuring native British species, including red deer, otters, badgers and the best of British birdlife.
The artist will also open up his studio so that visitors can see how he works.
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