Celebration of Devon Wildlife Gavin Haig

Talk  |  Seated

Celebration of Devon Wildlife…

Reminds us that we are privileged to be surrounded
by a whole host of glorious plants,and creatures.
The illustrated talk emphasises the beauty and
fascination of wildlife,and how to admire,encourage,
and provide food and nesting sites for birds,
butterflies,and small mammals.

When I lived at Spillifords,on the banks of the river Exe,
I opened the wildlife garden to the public ,via the
National Gardens Scheme.
We had an astonishing variety of wild creatures,and
dozens of wild plants and herbs.
This all combined perfectly with my profession ,of
being a Surgeon,and busy Doctor…coming home to
a sanctuary of trees, small mammals,butterflies,and
birds,lifted my tired spirits,and restored my well-being.
On the strength of this,I developed a wildlife garden at
Tiverton District Hospital,for patients and staff,,and Lo
and Behold it won a NATIONAL COMPETITION in 2018.