A CELEBRATION OF DEVON WILDLIFE By Gavin Haig

Talk  |  Seated

GAVIN HAIG: Practised as a surgeon and doctor with a passion for attracting wildlife into our gardens. Developed award-winning Wildlife Garden at Tiverton Hospital.

TALK: 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.