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For proper maintenance of these meadows a Ventrac mower was obtained to mow these areas more often and careful spot spraying with a backpack sprayer with a herbicide is reclaiming these areas that were becoming overrun with invasive weeds. We have sourced growers of native bulbs that we are now planting in these meadows and mowing of these areas only occurs after the spring bloom is complete and the vegetation has receded. The creation of meadows throughout our golf course has enhanced the natural beauty of the property and has provided an important habitat for so many species of insects, amphibians, birds, and wildlife.
WALK THE TALK THEN TALK THE WALK
Superintendents and their staff who have the responsibility of maintaining a golf course have the distinct privilege of creating pristine playing conditions for their members and guests who play the golf course. Of equal importance, for the period
when we are given the responsibility to care for a property the golf course was built on, we have a tremendous opportunity to nurture a piece of land within communities and develop an ecosystem that is teaming with Nature’s activities that can only be found in a natural setting.
During this journey, be sure to welcome people in your community to take part in the management and monitoring of the ecosystem on your golf course. Every person, golfer and non-golfer have been surprised and impressed by the complexity and harmony that a golf course ecosystem has when we work with Mother Nature and not against her. GM
SAVE THE DATE
January 18 – 20, 2022 • Toronto, Ontario
The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference, in partnership with the Ontario
Golf Superintendents’ Association, will be heading to Toronto, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
This partnership will see the CGSA’s Canadian Golf Course Management Conference held alongside the OGSA’s Ontario Golf Course Management Conference, uniting, face to face, all levels of golf course management personnel and the industry suppliers/supporters from across Canada.
Make sure to save the date for Canada’s largest golf course management conference and trade show. The program will focus on Canadian content for superintendents and is not to be missed! The conference will adhere to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Program planning is underway with registration details coming soon at golfsupers.com.
Be a part of the excitement in Toronto to learn, reconnect with your peers and network. If you’re interested in partnership or exhibit opportunities contact us at cgsa@golfsupers.com!
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