Free Author Natural History Talk with Ruth Pavey: A Wood of One’s Own, Bridgwater Library

About the event

This will be at held at Bridgwater Arts Centre.
In 1999 Ruth Pavey’s love of trees led her to acquire a four-acre piece of derelict woodland in Somerset, which she has been restoring ever since. Her first self-illustrated book, ‘a Wood of One’s Own’, was a Sunday Times Book of the Year and included descriptions of the practical challenges she faced, forays into the Levels’ local history and thoughtful portraits of its inhabitants past and present. The sequel, ‘Deeper into the Wood’ recounts a year of working with wildlife experts, reading the language of the land with the aim of preserving the woods for future generations.
Come and join Ruth as she shares with us the story of her small piece of woodland and her efforts to fulfil her dream and create a haven for local flora and fauna.
‘A wonderfully personal evocation of the joys, hard work and meaning of creating a wood for wildlife, written with sensitivity and care. A delightful read.’ Stephen Moss.