Contrasting floras - Charnwood and Rutland - Steve Woodward - The Sowter Lecture - Leicester Lit & Phil Natural History Section

Steve has been a section member since 1982, since when he has developed an interest in many aspects of natural history. Botanical fieldwork has occupied most of his time, initially in the Charnwood area, but more recently all over vice-county 55, to even-up coverage for the national Atlas 2020 project.

He has given the Sowter Lecture twice before: on the Landscape History of Groby, and on Bryophytes. Among his publications are studies of Ulverscroft, Swithland Wood, Grace Dieu and Oakham. The talk will cover the flowering plants and ferns of Leicestershire and Rutland, drawing attention to the similarities and differences.

This will be the Sowter Lecture for the 2026-27 season of talks. More can be found about Frederick Sowter here. 

Doors open 7 pm for start at 7.30 pm, finish by 9.30 pm. Free to members and under-25s. £5 charge for other visitors.

Read more about Steve and this talk on the Lit & Phil Natural History Section website.