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Amelia Island Plantation embraces 2 years of Sustainable Communities Certification
Amelia Island Plantation, a 495-acre private community in Florida located on the western most barrier island on the Eastern Coast, has a long way since beginning its journey in Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program in 2018. This residential neighborhood encompasses maritime forests, expansive salt marshes, and extensive dune systems that stretch along 3.5 miles of…
Read MoreThe TwinEagles Club brings all hands-on deck for conservation and Signature Sanctuary Certification
Nestled in the heart of Naples, Florida you’ll find The TwinEagles Club, a proud Audubon International Signature Sanctuary, and the home of 36-holes of world class private golf. TwinEagles’ flagship course, The Talon, offers a rare glimpse of a course designed by not one, but two Jack Nicklauses – Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II.…
Read MorePrescribed Burns Restore Long Leaf Pine Savannah at The Preserve Golf Club
The Preserve Golf Club is a certified Audubon International Signature Sanctuary located just outside Ocean Springs, Mississippi which provides a unique golfing experience surrounded by 1,800 acres of nature. The Preserve sits amongst a Longleaf Pine Savannah, a habitat type whose original range has been reduced by 97% due to changed land use practices across…
Read MoreGolf Course Industry Feature – More Than 18 Holes
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf is featured as a cover story in the April 2021 issue of Golf Course Industry! https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/audubon-international-environmental-golf-maintenance/
Read MoreRaptor Relocation Network – Different kinds of ‘Birdies’ on course, now more than ever!
While a ‘birdie’ in a typical golf round usually implies 1 stroke below par on a hole, Audubon International’s Raptor Relocation Network (RRN) has a different idea for ‘birdies’ on their environmentally certified member golf courses. Audubon International, the world leader of environmental certification for golf courses, and United Airlines, through their Eco-skies program, have…
Read MoreSustainability at Seabrook Island
Seabrook Island, South Carolina is a wonderful example of how the path to environmental sustainability can grow and change over time. Home to two Audubon International certifications, this thriving community, located on a coastal barrier island in South Carolina, roughly an hour southwest of Charleston, is a certified Sustainable Community that is also home to…
Read MoreGolf Course Trades Feature – Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses: More Relevant than Ever
Check out this great feature on Golf Course Trades about our Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf! https://golfcoursetrades.com/audubon-cooperative-sanctuary-program-for-golf-courses-more-relevant-than-ever/
Read MoreMonarchs in the Rough program creates over 1,000 acres of new habitat for monarch butterflies on golf courses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Golf courses surpass initial goal for butterfly protection Monarchs in the Rough program creates over 1,000 acres of new habitat for monarch butterflies on golf courses Audubon International leads unique partnership to demonstrate golf’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable management TROY, NY: Audubon International is leading golf…
Read MoreFGBC and Audubon International Announce Partnership to Enhance and Promote Florida Sustainable Communities
For Immediate Release ORLANDO, Fla. (November 19, 2019) — The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) and Audubon International have partnered up to help Florida communities achieve national recognition for their sustainability achievements with a seamless connection between Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) and FGBC’s Local Green Government Program. “We are excited to launch this…
Read MoreGolf Courses and the Environment
Being environmentally-conscious is a cornerstone of the IGM golf course maintenance business model, and participating in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf is a natural fit. IGM Vice President of Operations Steve Gano points out the company’s professional background is in agronomics. “IGM is extremely sensitive to concerns about fertilizers and pesticides used on…
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