Pottawatomie Golf Course recognized for environmental excellence
By Kane County Chronicle https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2021/08/27/pottawatomie-golf-course-recognized-for-environmental-excellence/ Pottawatomie Golf Course has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Golf Course Superintendent Denise Gillett-Parchert led the effort to maintain sanctuary status on this course. Pottawatomie Golf Course was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative…
Read MoreHow Does One Golf Course Superintendent Use Bees
By UK Time News, posted on GolfCourseTrades.com https://www.golfcoursetrades.com/golf-superintendent-uses-bees/ If not for golf carts and golfers, the University of Missouri’s AL Gustin Golf Course might be called the AL Gustin Nature Center. The natural aspect of the golf course is an important part of its identity, as are the bees, said golf course superintendent Isaac Breuer.…
Read MoreMonarchs in the Rough: Blue Ash Golf Course working to boost butterfly population
BLUE ASH, Ohio (WKRC) – You may have noticed more monarch butterflies than usual this year. There’s a reason for that: There’s a national effort underway to save the species, and part of that is being done at the Blue Ash Golf Course. Tucked between the first and 18th holes at the Blue Ash Golf…
Read MoreBig Cedar Resort Fosters the Game of Golf and Sustainability
Big Cedar Resort Fosters the Game of Golf and Sustainability Big Cedar Golf, located in the heart of the Ozarks, is home to 5 world class public golf courses all of which are in the process of becoming certified in Audubon International’s elite Signature Sanctuary Certification track. Big Cedar Golf is most famously known for…
Read MoreToday in Ontario
Check out this impressive video from the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association. Two of the three featured courses are ACSP for Golf certified!
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 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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