Wildlife Artists on Massingham Heath
About this episode
Martha Kearney explores Massingham Heath in Norfolk, meeting wildlife artists documenting the land's recovery.
Martha Kearney is in Norfolk to walk the heathland that is being returned to its ancient grassland habitat by Olly Birkbeck. The Society of Wildlife Artists is holding a year-long residency documenting the recovery of the land and the flora and fauna. Martha meets sculptor Harriet Mead, field painter of birds Darren Woodhead and painter Kim Atkinson to see how they observe and reflect the natural world. The Society of Wildlife Artists: https://swla.co.uk/ Producer: Beth O'Dea
People in this episode
Host: Martha Kearney
Guests: Harriet Mead, Darren Woodhead, Kim Atkinson
Topics covered
- wildlife
- art
- habitat restoration
- nature observation
- heathland
Keywords
- wildlife artists
- Massingham Heath
- habitat restoration
- Norfolk
- Society of Wildlife Artists
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Society of Wildlife Artists
Places: Norfolk, Massingham Heath
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