BioBlitz is a free species-counting competition designed to showcase the environmental value of the natural habitats found on golf courses. Participants such as golfers and their families, youth groups, community members, and local environmental experts gather to enjoy nature while counting plant and animal species located on each property.
Special thanks to our BioBlitz 2024 sponsors!
2024 Winners
Thank you for joining us for our 8th annual BioBlitz in 2024! We've wrapped up another incredible year of discovery and collaboration, documenting a wealth of species and deepening our understanding of local ecosystems.
Join us next year to discover local flora and fauna, learn from experts, and contribute to important conservation efforts. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to turn your love for golf into a force for good in nature!
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1st Place with 370 species: Naples Lakes Country Club, FL, USA
2nd Place with 358 species: Niagara Parks Commission at Whirlpool Golf Course, ON, Canada
3rd Place with 262 species: University of Maryland Golf Course, MD, USA
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1st Place with 225 people: Southwinds Golf Course, FL, USA
2nd Place: Wilmington Country Club, DE, USA
3rd Place: Glencoe Golf Club, IL, USA
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1st Place: La Iguana Golf Course, Costa Rica
2nd Place: The University of Maryland Golf Course, MD, USA
3rd Place: Twin Dolphin Golf Club, Los Cabos, Mexico
Best Photo Award: 1st Place: La Iguana Golf Course, Three toed Sloth by Yaudicio Araya
Best Photo Award: 2nd Place: University of Maryland Golf Course, Hawk and Bluejay
Best Photo Award: 3rd Place: Twin Dolphin Golf Club, Bee and cocoon
Community Engagement Awardt: 1st Place: Southwinds Golf Course
Community Engagement Award: 3rd Place: Glencoe Golf Club, Rainbow over the 10th green
Highest Biodiversity Award: 1st Place: Naples Lakes Country Club, Eastern Forktail Damselfly by Mike Powers
Highest Biodiversity Award: 2nd Place: Whirlpool Golf Course, Widow Skimmer (female) Dragonfly
Highest Biodiversity Award: 3rd Place: University of Maryland Golf Course, Northern Cardinal