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Eco-logical Design for Green Infrastructure in Cities
As the following conversation discusses, ecology and economy share the root word “eco”, which means “home” or “place to live”. At the root of municipal systems and urban environments is the shared desire among stakeholders to collaborate on more harmonious ways of living. Green Mechanics uses data and natural flows to facilitate life in urban environments. Enjoy Andre’s conversation with Larry Davis of Green Mechanics!
Sustainability Spotlight: Golf as a Nature-Based Solution
COP (Conference of Parties) 28 highlighted Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as key to meeting the climate goals set by the Paris Agreement of COP 21. The golf industry has the opportunity – and the responsibility – to play a key role in implementing NbS projects according to these principles.
Across the Pond: The World’s First Sustainable Performance Golf Ball
Tomorrow golf helps make golf accessible and sustainable by offering golf balls that are affordable, high-performing, and made from recycled materials. They are produced in Europe and not yet sold in the US, but the growth of the eco-conscious golf ball niche is evident, and tomorrow golf is leading the way.
2023 NLT Symposium on Municipal Golf
The 2023 NLT Symposium reminded its guests of the visceral and embodied feeling of inspiration - a literal “openness of breath”. The lively forum united salt of the Earth folks from around the US who are continuing to “walk the talk” in municipal golf as champions of community engagement, sustainable development, and providing great golf to more people.
Advancing Gender Equity in Golf
Wouldn’t it be great if more people could benefit from playing golf? In the U.S., still only 25% of on-course golfers are women. Katie Veasey shares her firsthand perspectives on gender equity in golf as a female golfer.
Healing Systems (and Self) through Golf
The game of golf trains us in the paradigms and mindsets needed to solve global challenges and heal systems at scale. It’s taught me lessons that remain practical, personal, relational, as well as spiritual.
Growing Greener Golf Courses (Part Two)
While most golf courses seek to be efficient and resourceful with their inputs, monocultural grass production (i.e., the model of a typical non-diverse golf course that requires significant inputs) can be inherently antagonistic to the principles of nature. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag, LLC can help us understand the principles of nature, and how those principles can become the best friends of natural, efficient, and sustainably profitable golf course management!
Next on the Tee… ChatGPT
Golf and AI merge. Green sustainability thrives. Nature and tech unite.
(The following article was written by artificial intelligence and edited by Andre Paul)
Environmental Stewardship STEMs from Golf’s Status as a Living Classroom
Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C. hosted a GCSAA First Green event in conjunction with National Golf Day. The program is an innovative educational initiative that combines golf and environmental stewardship to provide hands-on learning experiences for students. Through field trips to local golf courses, students get the opportunity to learn about various aspects of golf course management and environmental sustainability. They participate in activities that showcase the tools and methods used by golf course superintendents to manage golf courses while emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation and the role golf courses play in preserving natural resources, managing ecosystems, and promoting biodiversity.
Muni Golf Field Trip - Central Florida Edition
A trip home to Central Florida led to my inaugural Muni Golf Field Trip where I traveled to three Orlando-area municipal courses to learn, observe and connect with fellow municipal golf stakeholders.