Explore the ‘Wild Waters’ at Otley Wildlife Arts Festival

Dr Amy-Jane Beer comes to Otley, Saturday 7th October at 7.30pm as part of the Wildlife Arts Festival.  

Her book, ‘The Flow: Rivers, Water and Wildness” has won this year’s Wainwright prize for nature writing. A journey from a source of grief, exploring and reaching to nature,  Amy Jane - Beer shares her knowledge and insight gained of waterways, and gives connection, feeling, and a sense of recovery. A way through.  It is a truly remarkable read. One of Otley’s book clubs chose Amy's "The Flow:..." as their September read, and for many it as one of the best books of the year. "Amy takes you on a journey of discovery and has such an elegant and warm way of exploring so many themes connected to water and waterways. Her writing, whilst having an underbelly of activism, still manages to give you a watery hug!" 

Amy will be at Otley Courthouse with her talk, Wild Water, Wild Service speaking about a range of themes including our rivers, wildlife and the right to roam.  As a Yorkshire resident and president of Friends of the Dales, she will be taking a local view as well as considering broader issues.  Naturalist, author, columnist and honorary president of the Dales the talk draws on her natural history insights and looks at how we heal wounds ecologically and relationally with non-human nature. And by doing so a mutual restoration. Tickets only £10 at the Courthouse. Book your place here.