Peter and Cameron will speak about their radio series Manning Wild at the evening, which is raising funds for Manning Valley Push for Palliative.

“It will be a very casual evening with the emphasis on Q and A,” said Peter.

Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions of Peter and Cameron covering all manner of topics.

The radio series is a reflection of Peter's passion and understanding for the rare and fragile plants and animals which surround us in this beautiful region.

“It’s about discovering what is under our feet,” said Bobin-based Peter.

“What I love about the Manning area is the incredible diversity.

“My own property for example has open woodland, rainforest and a rock ridge which has seven species of orchids growing.”

Peter’s work features in books such as ‘Prehistoric Animals of Australia,’ ‘A Gap in Nature,’ ‘Astonishing Animals,’ ‘Possums of the World,’ and ‘Feathered Dinosaurs’.

His many commissions include Australia Post, Telstra (Australia), Qantas Airways, Papua New Guinea Post, Naturalis Museum Leiden (Netherlands), Franklin Mint and National Geographic. 

In 2015 he was named a Member of the Order of Australia on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his contributions to natural history and illustration with an 

Two of his paintings will soon be featured in a CSIRO exhibition in July.

Cameron Marshall presents breakfast each weekday morning and manages ABC Radio Mid North Coast which takes in the ABC studios at Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

An evening with Peter Schouten and Cameron Marshall will be held on Saturday June 11 from 6pm at Wingham Services Club, tickets cost $30 which includes a two course meal.

Peter will be donating one his paintings to be auctioned on the night.

Bookings can be made at Wingham Services Club or phone 6553 4577.