Want to turn your yard into a haven for birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife? Tim Boucher will discuss native plant gardens that support local biodiversity.

Drawing on his own experience creating a thriving pollinator garden in Bethesda, Tim will share practical tips on what to plant, what to avoid, and how to create habitat that benefits wildlife year-round. He’ll show how even a modest yard can become a vibrant oasis for nature—and why native plants are one of the most effective things homeowners can do to help local ecosystems.

Tim’s professional work spans ecological restoration, protected area management, biodiversity monitoring, and the application of emerging technologies—including AI, bioacoustics, camera traps, and remote sensing—to conservation challenges. He has worked extensively across Africa and the Americas.