BioBlitz 2024 Special Events - Monday, June 17
Golfing in Nature - Participate While You Play
Participate in a species counting competition designed to showcase the environmental value of the natural habitats found on the Glencoe Golf Club. When you check-in the golf shop, just ask for a wildlife scorecard.
Golf, Identify Species and Win Prizes!
Use your wildlife scorecard to identify at least ten plant or animal species during your round of golf and you will be automatically entered into our BioBlitz Raffle. Raffle winners will win one of the following prizes: rounds of golf, range membership cards or premium golf balls. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with nature and win prizes!
Download these apps to help with your count: Merlin Bird ID and Seek by iNaturalist
The Glencoe Golf Club is hosting a FREE nature species counting event, where you will have the opportunity to explore the golf course and its biodiversity. Join us June 17th at 5:30pm, to enjoy nature while counting plant and animal species located on the golf course. Learn all about the GGC’s eco-friendly practices and the work that has been done to create habitat for wildlife, pollinators and especially the Monarch Butterflies!! Awards will be given for Most Species counted.
Download these apps to help with your count: Merlin Bird ID and Seek by iNaturalist
Best Photo Contest!
The best photo, as judged by our panel of experts, will win a round of golf for four at the stunning Glencoe Golf Club.
To Enter
- Take photos of the wildlife you encounter on the course on Monday, June 17th
- Send your best photo to (224) 216-6787
The winner will be announced on 6/20 - Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your photography skills and win a fantastic prize!
Open Exploration - 5:30pm to 7:30pm (open to all)
KIDS NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT - 5:30pm (ages 3 to 12)
- All participants receive a scavenger list
- Follow the nature scavenger hunt trail to find items on the list
- All completed scavenger hunt cards will receive a prize!
No registration required to participate!
What is a BioBlitz?
BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time.
Who is the Audubon International?
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf is an award winning education and certification program that helps golf courses protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf. By helping people enhance the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improve efficiency, and minimize potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations, the program serves an important environmental role worldwide. Audubon International has developed Standard Environmental Management Practices that are generally applicable to all golf courses. These standards form the basis for ACSP for Golf certification guidelines.
Why host a BioBlitz on a Golf Course?
Golf courses can be interesting sites for bioblitzes because they often encompass a range of habitats, including manicured fairways, water features, and wooded areas, which can support a diverse array of flora and fauna. Additionally, conducting a bioblitz on a golf course can help raise awareness among golfers about the ecological value of the site and potential opportunities for conservation and habitat enhancement.
