The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds with Charlie Bingham and Jane Lee McCracken

Whether it’s a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story.

Join us for an evening of conversation with nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham and artist  Jane Lee McCracken talking about Charlie’s new book, The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds.

In The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds, writer and conservationist Charlie Bingham opens your eyes to the fascinating and diverse world of birds and nature. Have you ever heard an unfamiliar birdsong and asked yourself where it came from? Or felt inspired by the stoicism of trees in difficult times? If so, then this is the book for you. Join Charlie on this essential journey of discovery and learn how nature can offer a way to engage with your surroundings for anyone who wants to experience it.

In this beautiful, captivating book, you’ll discover an alternative way to appreciate nature. Through twelve insightful lessons, you’ll see the power that nature has to help us through turbulent times. If you’ve ever struggled to find motivation to get through the daily grind, this book reveals how birds— and the simple act of noticing nature—can guide us through even the most challenging moments.

Get inspired to look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us.

About the Speakers…

Charlie Bingham is a UK based author.

In her working life, Charlie is a digital communications and events professional and has worked with a range of charities and organisations such as Curlew Action, RSPB, NSPCC, World Land Trust and many more.

As an archaeology graduate, she has a lifelong passion for history as well as her more recent discovery of a love for the natural world and enjoys weaving accessible information on these topics into her writing and talks.

Jane Lee McCracken's art practice explores loss generated by human destruction.

She creates multi-layered Biro drawings, sculptures, installations and designs commercial products often featuring endangered species. Jane is the founder of Drawing for the Planet, a global art, environmental education and conservation charity. Founded by Jane, to share her passions for drawing and wildlife, Drawing for the Planet partners with international wildlife charity Born Free, conservationists, artists, educators and cultural institutions. Through its art, education, exhibition and conservation fundraising projects Drawing for the Planet gives children, communities and wildlife a voice. Born in Edinburgh, Jane now lives in Northumberland.