In this lecture, Neela de Zoysa—a botanist and Sudbury resident—will take us on a botanical exploration of the Sudbury River!
Neela will introduce us to the signature ferns, shrubs, trees, and wildflowers of these riverine habitats along the important Sudbury River, which forms much of the eastern boundary of the Town of Sudbury. From blueberries to buttonbushes, from dogwoods to willows, and everything in between, Neela will guide us on this fascinating glimpse into the natural landscape of Sudbury, as well as touching on the Atlantic Cedar Swamps of Westborough and its merging with the Assabet River to form the Concord River as it flows into the mighty Merrimack River in Lowell.
With over forty years of experience, Neela has explored the botany and ecology of the Sudbury area for two decades. She is also a teacher of native New England plants for the Native Plant Trust, Sudbury Valley Trustees, and several area colleges. Neela also serves on the Board of the Friends of the Assabet River and as a Councilor for the New England Botanical Society.
