Zach grew up in Utah and fell in love with nature as a kid. After receiving a Linguistics and International Studies degree from the University of Utah, he worked in education as a teacher and academic advisor.
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Over time, he became more deeply interested in native plants, growing 100s of species from seed, joining the Utah Native Plant Society Board of Directors, and planning large-scale native plant-focused events, such as PlantFest. These led him to GSEP where Zach brings a passion for building community through connecting with native plants. Outside of work, you might find him gardening, camping with his dogs, or botanizing the deserts and mountains of Utah.

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