Christy Harrison - Wildlife Presenter & Broadcaster
Recent news
ORANGE FOR ORANGUTAN CELEBRATIONS!
14TH NOVEMBER 2012
An absolutely huge thank you to everybody who came on down to the Orange for Orangutan evening at the Woodman. Judging by the photos, dancing and smiles, there was definitely love in the air for our orange cousins! Colomboloco played, what can only be described as, an awesome set of music and even ended up with dancing on the tables...I say! As well as getting your hips shaking, you also helped us to raise 450 pounds for the Orangutan Foundation UK, which thanks to the Big Give, has been doubled to 900 pounds! To find out more about where your money will be going please visit their website at http://www.orangutan.org.uk
Orangutans are one of our closest relatives and it is vital that we do everything that we can to look after their habitat. For more information on the threats to orangutans and other creatures of Borneo, please keep an eye out for updates on the What's Up page.
WHALE OF A TIME FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
2-3 NOVEMBER 2012
Whale of a Time is a charity can only be described as one of the most accessible and fun ways to get learn about environmental issues. Running workshops at countless events, Whale of a Time has been a true inspiration to those who have come to take part.
They are now hosting a festival at Birkbeck University, with a list of films and speakers that will blow your mind!! Not only have they managed to bring together some of the most respected names in the conservation world, but they are also putting this on FOR FREE!! I know that I will certainly be there with bells on and hope that you will be too. For a full list of the events taking place and to join the group, please click on the link below.
ANIMAL TALK AT TIVERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
I had the pleasure of giving a talk about all sorts of animals (including my beloved orangutans of course!) at Tiverton Primary School this week. I was joined by Chilean Wildlife Filmmaker and Presenter, Rene Araneda. After meeting Rene at Wildscreen Film Fesitival, we decided to work together educating children about our experiences with nature. Rene's stories of his time as a Safari Guide in south Africa had the children in a complete trance and his films of his adventures had them gasping with excitement and disbelief. I was truly honoured to have been able to give this talk with rene before he left for Chile, where he will be filming his next wildlife series for Chilean TV. You can watch Rene's series by clicking on the link below.
If you would like me to talk to a school you know, or for a charity event, please contact me at harrisoncj82@hotmail.com to find out more about what I do!