Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play — reports another strong showing in registrations for its 9 th annual BioBlitz competition, with plenty of time remaining for golf courses to set aside one day between May 15 and June 15, to identify the diverse species of flora and fauna thriving along their fairways. Audubon International will announce the winners later this summer.
Sponsored by the earth-friendly pond bioremediation technology company BioBoost Nest, along with support from Seed King Enterprises LLC, the event offers a unique opportunity for golf courses to engage their community members in activities designed to showcase and document the abundance of wildlife thriving in golf landscapes across a wide range of natural settings.
“Audubon International’s annual BioBlitz is a terrific way for golf courses to create greater awareness among the general public of their wildlife habitat value, especially in urban locations,” says Christine Kane, CEO at Audubon International. “It’s also a wonderful opportunity for community members from all walks of life to meet and learn about nature while getting outside and having fun. In just one day, they will gain a clear picture of just how diverse their neighborhoods are.”
Adds Jody Fitzpatrick, BioBoost Nest CEO, “We are thrilled to sponsor the BioBlitz campaign again this year. Our bioremediation approach to pond care supports biodiversity and environmental health in the green spaces that golf courses provide.”
In last year’s 8th edition of BioBlitz, a committed and passionate collection of nature lovers gathered at courses across the Americas, from Canada to Costa Rica, and of course coast to coast in the United States. Participants included golf league members, scout troops, birding groups, club members, golf course employees, community members from surrounding neighborhoods, entire families, school children, and other nature enthusiasts. Southwinds Golf Course in Boca Raton, FL, received the Community Engagement Award for the second straight year, while Naples Lakes Country Club in Naples, FL, received the Biodiversity Award, with 370 species identified. The award for Best Photograph went to La Iguana Golf Course at Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, for Yaudicio Araya’s stunning capture of a three-toed sloth posing near a tee box.
To learn more about BioBlitz, how golf courses, communities, lodging properties or resorts gain recognition for their environmental efforts, and to learn how to expand initiatives through Audubon International’s numerous environmental certifications, visit auduboninternational.org or call toll-free: 1-844-767-9051
