Explore wildlife, neurodiversity and resilience through Alfie Bowen’s inspiring photography and personal story.

Award-winning wildlife photographer, author and autistic speaker Alfie Bowen invites audiences on a powerful journey through the natural world, revealing how seeing life differently can become a remarkable strength.

Blending breathtaking wildlife photography with deeply personal storytelling, Alfie shares how autism has shaped the way he experiences the world - from struggling to fit in at school and facing relentless bullying, to finding refuge behind a camera lens. Photography became both his voice and his window into nature.

Through captivating images of some of the world's most extraordinary animals, this talk explores the surprising connections between wildlife and the human experience. Alfie's photographs are more than portraits of animals - they are stories of resilience, observation, patience and hope. Along the way, audiences discover how traits often associated with autism, such as attention to detail, intense focus and noticing patterns others miss, can become extraordinary strengths.

This inspiring and thought-provoking talk encourages audiences to embrace different perspectives, challenge assumptions and celebrate neurodiversity. It also highlights the importance of conservation, reminding us that every species - and every person - has an important place in our world.

This talk will be taking place in 'The Crypt' at St Andrews Hall as part of the Wild by Design event . Please arrive 15 minutes before the talk begins and speak to someone at the entrance.

Centenary Supporter tickets

For this event we've included a Centenary Supporter ticket for anyone who'd like to give a bit extra to support Norfolk Wildlife Trust's work protecting wildlife and wild places, while enjoying Wild by Design

Standard Tickets (Members / Non-Members)

If you're able to pay and would like to support our work, we'd really appreciate a contribution towards keeping these events accessible for everyone.

Your ticket helps us cover basic costs and continue offering community tickets at this and future events. Ticket income helps support Norfolk Wildlife Trust's work protecting wildlife and wild places across the county as we celebrate our centenary year.

Community Tickets

We want everyone to feel welcome at Wild by Design.

We have a limited number of community tickets available for anyone where cost would be a barrier to booking a ticket. No questions asked - just come and enjoy the day.

Accessibility

We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk so we can support you wherever possible.

Access companions are welcome free of charge. If you or someone in your group requires personal support to attend - whether physical, communicative or emotional - please add an Access Companion when asked during the ticket booking process.

Important Information – please read our event refund policy below:

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund. Please check our website www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk for event updates.

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