Speaker Series – Using Native Plants to Support Functioning Ecosystems

Iara Lacher – owner Seven Bends Nursery

An advocate of native plants for nearly twenty years, Dr. Iara Lacher brings the knowledge and experience that comes from degrees in Botany, Environmental Science and Management, and Ecology to Seven Bends Nursery and its customers. She is established in conservation and planning circles in this region through her research at the Smithsonian Institution, where she worked to connect her science to policy in order to help achieve sustainability goals. Iara’s knowledge of native plants, ecological systems, and plant physiology make her a useful resource as you introduce native plants into your landscape, ensuring you get a garden that is both beautiful and ecologically functional.

Passionate about education and outreach, Iara also loves to share her knowledge with others. She hopes to empower individuals to make positive environmental changes and inspire environmental conservation.