Environmental Management
Bird Species Identified Surpass 140 in 2015
We are very excited to work in collaboration with the Dickinson County Nature Center in hosting “Birding on the Greens” the first Monday of each month starting in May and ending in September. With the assistance of local bird enthusiasts we have now surpassed 140 species identified at Brooks Golf Club. This community outreach project…
Read MoreRemembering “Poa” the Goose Chaser and the New Adventure with “Puck”
The Canada goose problem has gotten out of hand at Brooks the last few years. Their numbers seemed to be staying the same however their damage from foraging was pushing threshold levels. Dealing with goose poop is one thing but when damage from digging creates golf ball size holes in your greens, action needs to…
Read MoreGolf courses provide unique, effective means to recycle waste to positively impact environment, save money
Water coolers and trash cans made from recycled plastic; compost generated from food scraps and grass clippings; biodiesel fuel processed with leftover cooking oil; and effluent water from treatment plants are just a few of the ways Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) members implement recycling programs at their golf facilities. These efforts are…
Read MoreOsprey Tower Camera
The osprey nesting platform located at the Dickinson County Nature Center has a new live camera and the birds are back! This tower is just north of Brooks property line and the osprey are frequently seen diving for fish in the Brooks wetlands. Take a look. http://dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com/osprey-camera/
Read MoreBrooks Golf Updates
Well we were excited to be out on the course getting things cleaned up for all of you. Lets hope the crazy weather we are having now will lead to great weather later. Not sure I am ready to see a blanket of fresh snow in the morning or worse yet tree and limb damage…
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