The monarch butterfly is a wonder of the world
The monarch butterfly is a North American icon, yet its population has declined by over 90% in the last two decades. To address this decline and the broader threat facing other vital pollinators, Audubon International has launched a program that collaborates with golf courses to restore pollinator habitats in out-of-play areas. Through these efforts, we aim to create critical habitats for butterflies and raise awareness of the golf sector’s role in addressing the monarch conservation challenge.
Currently, participation is open to Audubon International–certified golf courses not yet enrolled in this initiative. Monarchs in the Rough members receive regionally appropriate milkweed seed for one acre and a complimentary program sign. By joining, courses help support monarch butterflies and advance the golf community’s role in pollinator conservation. As additional funding becomes available, the program will expand to non-certified courses
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