Monarchs in the Rough program creates over 1,000 acres of new habitat for monarch butterflies on golf courses

By admin | July 29, 2020

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…

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FGBC and Audubon International Announce Partnership to Enhance and Promote Florida Sustainable Communities

By admin | November 19, 2019

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…

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Golf Courses and the Environment

By admin | November 8, 2019

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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Help save the monarch butterfly with free seed for your golf course

By Kat Findlay | September 27, 2019

September 25, 2019 | Megan HirtFiled to: Pollinators A monarch butterfly in Grover Beach, Calif. Photo by Kyle Glenn/Unsplash If you’ve ever considered adding plants that support monarch butterflies or other pollinators to your golf course, there’s no better time than the present to give that idea wings (eye-catching orange-and-black wings at that). Audubon International’s Monarchs in the Rough program is…

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Anuvia Plant Nutrients and Audubon International Team Up For Multi-Year Study of Sustainable Practices for Golf

By admin | September 12, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ZELLWOOD, Fla. — September 12, 2019– Anuvia Plant Nutrients and Audubon International announce a partnership that will include a multi-year study to evaluate the environmental, sustainability and performance benefits of Anuvia’s bio-based GreenTRX™ fertilizer for golf courses that are involved in the Audubon’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP). In addition, through the partnership,…

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Volunteers of All Ages Gather on Golf Courses for Species-Counting Competition

By Kat Findlay | August 22, 2019

Golf courses host 5th annual competition to document large diversity of species living on golf courses TROY, NY –Nearly 1,000 volunteers visited golf courses worldwide to participate in Audubon International’s 5th annual BioBlitz. This event, sponsored by the United States Golf Association (USGA), provides a unique opportunity for golf courses to engage their community members in…

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Fairway to table: Growing fresh food at Cordova Bay Golf Course

By Kat Findlay | July 31, 2019

The beautiful, bountiful gardens at a British Columbia course have become an important source of produce for its restaurant and a cornerstone of its identity. July 2019 | Dean Piller and Emily Peltier Filed to: Gardens, Pollinators, Canada A drone’s-eye view of the main vegetable garden at Cordova Bay Golf Course in Victoria, British Columbia.…

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