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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. The program is open to any golf course worldwide, including those unaffiliated with Audubon International.
2023 BioBlitz Results are IN!
Following a three-year COVID-19 hiatus, we are proud to have offered our 7th annual BioBlitz. Our amazing participants set a record with nearly 500 volunteers and more than 3,000 identified wildlife species!
2023 WINNERS
Biodiversity Award
1st Place with 607 species: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL, USA
2nd Place with 444 species: Meadow Club, CA, USA
3rd Place with 405 species: Ironwood Golf Course, MI, USA
Community Engagement Award
1st Place with 247 people: Southwinds Golf Course, FL, USA
2nd Place with 87 people: Glencoe Golf Course, IL, USA
3rd Place with 40 people: University of Maryland, MD, USA
Best Photo Award
1st Place: University of Maryland, MD, USA
2nd Place: Glencoe Golf Club, IL, USA
3rd Place: Poplar Creek Golf Course, CA, USA
Best photo winner: University of Maryland, Dolichopus comatus (long-legged fly), Photo Credit: Adrienne can den Beemt
Best photo: 2nd place: Glencoe Golf Club
Best photo: 3rd place: Poplar Creek Golf Course, Anna’s Hummingbird
Community Engagement Winner: Southwinds Golf Course, Junior BioBlitz
Community Engagement Winner: Southwinds Golf Course, Ladies Scramble
Biodiversity Award Winner: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly, Photo Credit: Lois Fraser
Biodiversity Award Winner: Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Gulf Fritillary Butterfly, Photo Credit: Lois Fraser
Want to learn more about BioBlitz and how to participate next year? Contact Environmental Program Specialist, Kelsey King, for more details!
2019 BioBlitz Results
2019 Winners
Most Species
1st Place with 576 species: Bay Oaks Country Club, TX, USA
2nd Place with 508 species: Naples Lakes Country Club, FL, USA
3rd Place with 456 species: Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club, FL, USA
Most Participants
1st Place with 271 people: Southwinds Golf Course, FL, USA
2nd Place with 71 people: Park Ridge Golf Course, FL, USA
3rd Place with 52 people: Arrowhead Country Club, IL, USA
Best Photograph
1st Place: Southwinds Golf Course, FL, USA
2nd Place: Bay Oaks, TX, USA
3rd Place: Osprey Point, FL, USA
Thank you to everyone who participated in Audubon International past BioBlitzes! This event has recorded thousands of unique species of mammals, plants, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects and fungi living on golf courses.
