Audubon International Adds New Staff to Better Serve Member Growth

over the state. She holds a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Management from State University of New York at Cobleskill and also received an Associate’s in Science from Hudson Valley Community College. She plans on continuing her education in hopes of obtaining a Master’s or Doctoral degree. As they settled into their new gigs, Stewardship News Editor Vic Williams threw a few questions their way.

How did you first become acquainted with Audubon International and its work?

quote in The Lorax by Dr. Seuss really sums it up: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

With strong membership expansion and enrollment across its certification programs, Audubon International has added three members to its growing team. Joining new Membership Services Manager Tallis Warren are two Environmental Program Specialists, Sarah Honan and Kelsey King. All three came on board in January 2023.

Warren manages the member database and is the main point of contact for our nearly 2,000 members. Native to New York’s Capital Region, she holds a Bachelor’s in Communications and Rhetoric from The State University of New York’s University of Albany. A portion of her undergraduate career was also spent at Stony Brook University in Long Island studying in the Ecosystems and Human Impact program.

Prior to joining Audubon International, Warren worked in the veterinary industry for over five years. Trained in both administrative and hands-on vet assistant work, she has an extensive background creating positive experiences for pets and their owners. She is certified as a Feline Friendly Veterinary Professional by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and continues to volunteer with local adoption groups. Her passion for animal advocacy projects coupled with interest in environmental stewardship influenced her to transition to an environ- mental nonprofit.

Honan is passionate about jobs that help to bridge the gap between humans and the environment. She is “beyond excited” to help members become more environmentally sustainable while achieving their recreational goals. Before working with Audubon International, she spent time as a zookeeper, working in medical laboratories, and volunteering in Thailand. She has also worked on research spanning from identifying apple esters, to water quality monitoring, to IPM.

Honan obtained her two undergraduate degrees from Keuka College in Environmental Science and Biochemistry. She is currently finishing up her Master’s at Paul Smith’s College in Natural Resources Conservation with a specialization in sustainable communities, and a certificate in aquatic resources and forestry. Her focus is on the Signature Sanctuary Certification.

King’s focus is on the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf, as well as working on the BioBlitz program. Before joining Audubon International she was an environmental educator, an avian specialist, a wildlife manager, and a veterinary assistant. Through her work, she has gained many valuable experiences that will serve her well in her new position. She also serves on the board for Friends of Dyken Pond in her spare time.

King was raised in New York and has lived all

Warren: I first heard about AI when researching environmental based nonprofits in New York’s Capital Region. I knew I wanted to make a career change out of the veterinary industry, and I have always had interest in working for a nonprofit. AI’s mission of environmental stewardship caught my eye, as did focusing on organizations where the natural meets the built environment.

King: I didn’t know much about Audubon International when I first started. When I saw the job posting, I did some research, and that’s where I learned the most about them. I was hooked the moment I saw their mission statement.

Honan: I was actually introduced to Audubon International through a former professor of mine. After learning about the company I decided to pursue a position here. I liked the mission of the organization and I felt that it really aligned with my own ideals and education.

What spurred you to dedicate your education to wildlife, conservation, environmental stewardship, etc.?

Warren: I grew up vacationing to beach destinations and was always mesmerized by the beauty of the ocean; I’ve always wanted to learn how we can protect it. This affinity for protecting coastal environments has extended inland overtime and sparked my interest in environmental stewardship. Coupled with my love for animals, AI’s mission and programs seemed like a perfect fit. The famous

King: I was always outdoors exploring the environment. In grade school, I was taught the phrase “Take what you need and leave the rest,” and I took that to heart. I didn’t realize I could turn my hobby into a career until I went to college. I started on the veterinarian course until I saw the wildlife courses. From there, I interned as an Environmental Educator with Dyken Pond. I found it to be the most rewarding experience. I knew then that I wanted to connect people with their world.

Honan: I have been a wildlife lover since I was a kid. I received my first gardening kit when I was five or six and helped my mom garden in our front yard. I began to take up hunting with my dad, where my relationship with the environment really strengthened. I realized that the world around me needed help and that if I was to give my life purpose, I should spend it saving something that I love. My undergraduate and graduate education focus shifted to the more human side of environmental science. Audubon International educates the public on conservation and sustainability without compromising other aspects of human life such as recreation. It is a great opportunity to restore the balance between humans and the environment, built on the foundation of environmental education.

What are you most excited to learn as you grow into your new job?

Warren: Though I work on the member communications side, I am excited to also learn about the specifics our environmental program team members investigate. I am always looking to learn something new and I’m excited to broaden my understanding of areas such as ecosystem and habitat management. This will not only expand my personal knowledge base but also help me to assist current and prospective members. I hope to increase our communication strategies with members in the hopes of promoting certification status and sustainability efforts. By increasing public awareness of our programs, I hope to create more opportunities for new members and positively affect a greater number of ecosystems.

King: The most exciting part of this job will be traveling to new places to meet people who care about the environment. I look forward to learning new ways to be sustainable, especially in an industry that the public assumes to be bad for the environment.

Honan: I am excited to learn of all the ways that our members have improved their sustainability. Already I have seen so many great examples that make me stop and appreciate the fact that there are people who aren’t environmental scientists who care about the environment and want to learn more. I look forward to fostering positive

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relationships with members and being a resource for them.

What have you learned so far?

Warren: I have learned that our members have genuine interest in creating more sustainable businesses and communities. Because this is a voluntary certification program, it shows that our members care for their surrounding ecosystems and the impacts they have. Even though I have only been with AI for a short time, I’m more optimistic for our global environmental health.

King: So far, I have learned what goes on in the background when golf courses submit their environmental plans. Their plan ultimately leads them in the right direction to being more sustainable.

Honan: I’ve learned a lot more about golf than I ever thought I would. I’ve watched videos on their construction and renovation which has been helpful when I am analyzing water quality or soil data. I’ve also learned that there is a lot more for me to learn. One of the most important things that I have learned is the importance of organizations such as Audubon International. During my first week, Director of ACSP Programs for Golf, Frank LaVardera, explained this very simply. He said that “people are going to build the golf course or hotel or whatever it is anyway, our job is to make sure it’s done as sustainably as possible.” I think about this often, and it has taught me my purpose at AI.

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On The Ground

Making A Global Difference With Marriott

After adding Starwood’s stable of lodging brands in 2015, Marriott became the world’s biggest hotel operator, with 30 respected names under its ownership umbrella, from RitzCarlton and St. Regis to W and Westin. Toss in its Marriott Vacations Worldwide network of fractionally owned properties, and you’ve got a vacation juggernaut with unmatched global reach and price-point variety.

When a company like Marriott sets the corporate standard for commitment to sustainability practices — not only across its resorts, but as a golf course operator as well — well, that pretty much defines the perfect partner for Audubon International.

And an inspiring partnership it is, dating back more than two decades on the golf front and to 2010 on the lodging front. With all but one of its American resort golf courses achieving and maintaining certification (one of them Signature involvement with Audubon International predates his arrival in 2002, David Robinson, who oversees a staff of five as Senior Director of Golf Grounds, Global Golf Division, came on board more than familiar with the ACSP for Golf process. The course he’d previously worked at as a CGCS/CGIA superintendent had been fully certified so he could hit the Marriott ground running, “but we really didn’t have a corporate [sustainability] initiative in place at that point,” he says. “It was one of the things we started working on shortly after I came into the corporate office in 2005. I think it was 2007 when we rolled out the goal to get all our golf courses Audubon International certified. We pretty much achieved that goal here in the U.S. — all but one of our courses are certified.”

Sanctuary Certified), and all eligible lodging properties pursuing Green Lodging Certification, the relationship just keeps getting stronger and offers a powerful model for Audubon International-corporate stewardship collaborations to come.

As part of its ongoing 35th Anniversary celebration, Audubon International would like to cast a bright spotlight on Marriott, how it has placed environmental stewardship at the center of its corporate culture, and why sustainability makes such solid business sense.

Nearly sixteen years later, Robinson and his crew — including another CGCS accredited superintendent — oversee nearly 50 courses stateside and internationally, with full certification still in their global sights as well. “Once we got U.S. courses certified, we rolled it out internationally, mostly in the U.K., which is a hundred percent Audubon International certified.”

Over the years, Robinson has helped shape Marriott’s own proprietary environmental initiative, using Audubon International certification as its “foundation.”

“It’s something we came up with that adds to Audubon,” he says. “We’ve got our own award that we give out. It just takes things a little bit further with some irrigation, auditing and environmental scorecard with a lot more things on it that we check off. Audubon certification obvi- ously is a piece of that.”

Robinson hails from Bradenton, Florida and, after catching the golf bug “later in life” and learning the game on local munis, considered becoming a golf pro. “One of my best friends growing up, his dad was a general manager of a couple different golf facilities. One was a private facility, one was public, and he was GM of both. I was having dinner one night with him, and he asked if I might want to come out and pick the driving range, clean golf clubs and park golf carts for a few hours. ‘And you can play golf for free too.’ That’s what got my foot in the door.”

ThoughMarriott’sHe found himself working on the grounds crew. “Pretty quickly I realized that I’ve always loved being outside, love nature and don’t mind getting up early in the morning. I already had an associate degree at the time, and my plan was to go get a bachelor’s in business and be a golf pro, but I realized that you can actually go to college and get a degree for [turf science]. So I did, went back and got another degree, and the rest is history. Here’s where I am. It’s been an awesome run.”

Around The World

While Robinson focuses primarily on Marriott’s domestic ground operations as well some Caribbean, Central and South American locales, the fellow accredited super on his staff handles most other international visits.

“I don’t miss the 10- or 12-hour flights,” he says. “But we’re a small group. If one of us is someplace and the other needs to be someplace, that’s what we do. It keeps it interesting.”

Marriott’s sun-never-sets presence across the global golf landscape — Spain, Portugal, Fiji, Egypt and many other countries — leads to more interesting details, such as the types of growing surfaces and climates Robinson and company deal with as they work to widen the Marriott certified course footprint. “We really have it all. We probably manage every type of turf grass and are in almost every climate that you can imagine,” he says.

“Our Caribbean and Central America properties are all certified. Bermuda, our newest property, haven’t achieved certification yet, but they’re working on it. The Egypts and the Spains, it’s hit or miss. Some don’t have the proper facilities to get certified at this point.”

“It’s different at each property. Some operations haven’t had the right wash down area or the right mixed load area. Those are probably the two biggest areas that need capital improvement, and that can be a challenge. We’re a for-profit operation.”

That brings up one of the biggest strengths of seeking and attaining Audubon International certification, whether multinational corporation or individually owned concern: Strengthening the bottom line. And it starts with that most precious of resources.

“The less water that we run on the golf course, the less money we spend,” Robinson says. The less fertilizer we put out, the less pesticides, the less money we spend. So we do those things from an environmental standpoint, and it’s the right thing to do for the health of the turf grass, but it saves money too. That’s one thing I’ve found when I give tours or talk to someone with the mindset that golf isn’t very good for the environment — it’s not in our best interest to just go throw products out there, or to overwater a golf course. That decreases our guest experience.”

Some of Marriott’s most well-known desert properties have certainly benefitted from the lessis-more ethic that guides all sustainable water use. “We had a 36 hole operation in Arizona with 150 acres, give or take, of irrigated turf grass,” Robinson continues. “At one point, our water bill was a million dollars a year. That’s not including electrical cost. That was another $300,000 a year. Just water was costing us almost a million dollars a year. An infrastructure investment seven or eight years ago saved us about half, but that’s still a half a million dollars a year we’re paying for water. So a 10% savings in water, that’s a lot of money.”

On the flipside is a place like his native state of Florida, which is, as most people know, “notorious for really wet summers” with nowhere for all that excess rainfall to go. “We may go weeks and not even turn the irrigation system on, especially on fairways or rough,” Robinson says. “But when you get in that period where it’s just raining every single day, it certainly makes for a challenge. We’ve got a course in Costa Rica that had a really wet year, for them. They’re in a rainforest, so it’s always wet, but they can get up to 160 inches of rain a year, and their season is about the same as Florida. That 160 inches comes from May to August. It’s a rainforest, that’s what it’s supposed to do. But it does present a challenge without a doubt.”

Whatever a region’s climate, a balanced approach to turf reduction — led, again by Audubon International’s proven systems and techniques — is always front and center on Robinson’s to-do list. Marriott is making big strides there, too.

“I think the last amount we calculated was about 300 acres of irrigated turf that we had reduced in the U.S. The average golf course is probably close to a hundred acres. So that’s like reducing three entire golf courses. That’s substantial. The more that we can reduce, the better.

“One of our most successful renovations we’ve had is one of the courses at Camelback in Arizona. We reduced a hundred acres of irrigated turf just for one golf course. It was pretty neat to convert that to mostly native grasses; It took a little bit of water to get established, but now we hardly ever run irrigation. I would love to say that we’ve reduced as much as we can, but we still have some courses that that could stand to reduce more.”

Into The Future

Robinson confirms the now-common assertion among Audubon International member course operators that what happens outdoors pays dividends indoors, not only leading hotels to pursue Green Lodging Certification — all Marriott Vacation Resort properties are certified now — but building customer loyalty. “Our big box hotels live and breathe off group business, and with almost every one of those group contacts, one of the first things that they want to know is, ‘what’s your sustainability efforts?’ When we tell these groups that our golf courses are Audubon International certified, that’s a huge win. We’ve had groups tell us that ‘the reason we chose to come to your resort was your golf courses are Audubon certified.’ Our meeting planners understand what that means. And it goes a long way. We’re not doing it because of that. We’re doing it because it’s the right thing to do. But it’s nice when people acknowledge those efforts, and the folks at Audubon International are always there to help in any way they can.”

Even a veteran like Robinson acknowledges that there’s always room for improvement, for learning, for striving to make every Marriott property a model of Audubon International stewardship. Certification only makes that room more inviting and rewarding for everyone — corporate CEO to customer — and gives their long-standing partnership more space to grow.

“No matter how detailed you are or how much you know, when you go through the Audubon International process — certainly the initial part of it, but even with the recertification and just maintaining certification — you learn a lot about your operation. You reevaluate everything you do. It’s something that most people should be doing anyway, but if you haven’t done it, it’s an opportunity

Marriott’s Green Lodging Legacy

With some 700,000 ownership families and over 120 ownership resorts around the world, Marriott Vacations Worldwide is not only a leader in the fractional ownership industry — it’s also unsurpassed in its company-wide commitment to establishing a high sustainability bar and make sure each of its properties clears it. The company’s well-established Green Lodging partnership with Audubon International, dating to 2010, is a big part of its stewardship success.

Every property in the Marriott Vacations Worldwide portfolio is Green Lodging Certified, with four properties achieving Platinum status to date — Marriott Grand Residence Club Lake Tahoe, Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club (pictured), Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, and Marriott’s Cypress Harbour.

to look at and apply Audubon’s recommendations. It causes you to think a little differently. The result is improvement. The biggest thing I’ve seen, and that I’ve personally gotten out of going through the program at different courses, is that regardless of how good your operation is, you’re gonna get a little bit better at the end of it.”

Green Lodging partnership

plays a vital role in ensuring that our vacation ownership resorts and properties are best-in-class, and our guests have high-quality, memorable experiences. “

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“Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a long-standing partnership with Audubon International. Since 2011, we have committed to enroll eligible properties in Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program,” states the company’s latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report from 2021. “We believe the natural environment

Adds Fred Realbuto, Audubon International COO and Director of the Green Lodging Program, “What a privilege it is to have played a part in the Audubon International certification of the first Marriott resort back in July, 2010, and then to witness the ongoing environmental efforts culminating in the corporate wide commitment to certify all of the Marriott Vacation Properties. Having traveled to all of the resorts, from Manhattan to Oahu, from Aruba to San Francisco, they may be different, but there is a recurring theme. They share a pride in the knowledge that they are catalysts for change in making their properties more environmentally sustainable, and we are proud to have assisted and certified their achievements.”

The company continues to strive to reach even more milestones. “We are taking steps to reduce our environmental footprint and work with stakeholders, including homeowner associations, to embed environmental efficiency practices across our resorts in a consistent way,” the ESG statement continues. “One of our top focuses is tracking and reducing our energy and water consumption, and as we refine our processes, we expect to then focus on tracking and measuring waste.”

The company’s new headquarters, which broke ground in 2021 in Orlando, Florida, is sustainable from the ground up, emphasizing water efficiency, carbon-free construction, capacity for solar panel installation and much more.

For more on the sustainable culture at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, visit https://www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com/our-culture/conserve/

AUDUBON INTERNATIONAL’S ROAD WARRIOR

Scott Turner’s Site Visits Set Up Member Courses for ACSP Success

Since coming on board as Audubon International’s Environmental Program Manager in 2019, Scott Turner has been a busy guy indeed, logging more air miles in a year than most folks will in decades. He’s always packed and ready to hop a bird and head for the next golf course in California, Florida, North Carolina, or whatever state’s ACSP for Golf Member course is in the throes of its first certification or working hard for recertification.

His site visits often turn into case studies for the organization. He helps superintendents and their crews establish sustainable management practices and apply innovative solutions to the challenges all courses face.

It’s a go-go-go life. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. Even late in the Covid shutdown year of 2020, as the first vaccines became available, he managed to get in 29 site visits. In 2021, 58 properties saw his smiling face in person. In 2022, 49.

“And that doesn’t even count my time at conferences,” he said. “I’ve spent a lot of time on the road. It’s just been crazy.” It’s also in keeping with his longstanding love for everything golf. Even at his tender age he’s played more than 175 courses and visited 50 countries. Director of Environmental Programs for Golf, Frank LaVardara, calls him “our road warrior.”

Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Turner has a bachelor’s degree from Carleton University’s Geography and Environmental Studies program. He recently added a Masters Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Leisure Management from Vancouver Island University in British Columbia, Canada, and is currently working on a one-year course in turf pathology from the University of Georgia. During his winter break he spoke with Stewardship News editor Vic Williams about his passion for environmental science, why Audubon International is a partner for good, and how he hopes his adventures will play out in the future.

What took you West for your education, and how did that lead to this job?

Being raised in Ottawa, Canada you really need to be fluent in French as it’s a bilingual city. I unfortunately struggled with the language, so in 2018 I moved to the British Columbia where French is not a requirement for grad school. One day I was golfing near campus in Nanaimo, and came across a sign saying, “this course was ACSP certified.” I was intrigued so I did a little homework and discovered Audubon International’s ACSP for Golf program. I saw that they offered summer internships, so I emailed ACSP for Golf Director, Frank LaVardera with a resume and cover letter. Not that long after, I was offered a six-week internship, which I enjoyed so much, that I asked for an extension. Fast forward to the conclusion of my internship, I was asked by Audubon International if I was interested in a position there. I of course was, so I applied and as luck would have it, I was offered a position. I am coming up on four years with the organization.

Can you kind of take me through what an average site visit looks like for you?

The planning typically begins 1-2 months prior to the visit, when I contact the club, to seek permission to visit during a specific time and date. My site visits usually begin in the early hours, so we can get out ahead of the early birds teeing off. Upon my arrival I generally ask the individual who I meet with (typically the superintendent) to pretend that I’m a new hire and to give me a rundown on day-to-day operations and complete tour of the golf course and maintenance facility. We drive hole by hole where we make many stops to discuss course features, management practices, address any issues, and so forth. Once we wrap up the tour, we usually retreat to somewhere private where I may ask any additional questions, address any concerns or highlights and ask if they have any questions for me. A site visit typically lasts anywhere from 3-4 hours.

What’s the ratio of private to public courses you work with?

I would say 60-65% are private. The reason for this could be that most private clubs have an advantage over public courses, as they typically have access to more resources and capital. For instance, private clubs will usually involve their members in the ACSP Certification and Recertification process.

Once you do work with a club and they get certified and they see the changes, how does it bring more wildlife into the mix how does it change people’s mindset?

The overwhelming majority of the clubs I have worked with embrace wildlife, it’s just that some clubs struggle more than others to provide an environment where golfers and wildlife can live in harmony. When we work with those clubs to assist them implementing certain initiatives that help promote habitat, they eat it up. When they can see the fruits of their labor in real time, it brings them overwhelming joy. I receive emails all the time from clubs who have shared stories from their annual bird counts, how they’ve documented a record of fledglings or how they have even attracted a protected species. It is a really rewarding feeling.

What is the most challenging part of your work? Is it testing the water and making sure the water systems are up to par? Is it, is it the turf science? What’s the toughest part to deal with in general?

Getting clubs to consistently monitor their water quality, particularly the inlets and outlets can be challenging and there are a few reasons for that. The first, and probably the most obvious is that these tests are never free. Labs regularly charge a couple hundred dollars, and self-test kits are usually only a hair cheaper. The second is that many of these clubs have never monitored their water quality before, so it is a whole process to teach its importance and exactly what and where they should be testing.

A second challenge that I face regularly, is convincing clubs to introduce, expand and promote native/low maintenance vegetation. It is no secret that the game of golf is expensive, and that patrons and members pay a substantial amount of money to play. This, however, can result with golfers having high aesthetic expectations, even more so if they own a home on the property. I have dealt with numerous course superintendents and directors of agronomy that are reluctant to introduce such vegetation because they may face backlash from golfers or homeowners. During instances like this, I always encourage them to inform the naysayers about the financial and environmental benefits of having these areas on the property. If you slowly introduce these areas, golfers tend to not even be aware of them, particularly in areas that receive minimal play.

With water conservation and quality such an important part of every certification effort, you’ve surely dealt with local or regional agencies who really are pretty adamant about maintaining that water quality, especially given all the human interaction. It’s a tough balance.

I have conducted a few site visits over the years where agencies have attended, such as Edgewood Tahoe in Nevada, where the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency works closely with them and other entities to keep the lake pristine.

I’ve worked with similar concerns in other parts of the country as well. Most recently in the summer of 2022, I dealt with a club in New Hampshire, in the Lake Sunapee watershed, where we were accompanied by the Lake Sunapee Protection Agency. I thought it was very extremely beneficial. I learned a lot from them during that visit.

Do you find that a lot of clubs or a lot of superintendents are moving away from the straighton chemical pesticides and looking for organic alternatives?

Yes, I am seeing that from clubs all over the place. The cost of pesticides and fertilizers have always been expensive, but even more so in recent years. This has almost forced clubs to search for more cost-effective alternatives. I’ve seen a handful of clubs hire services where goats are used to remove invasive vegetation as opposed to pesticide treatment. Depending on where you are in the country, controlled burns are a common practice, particularly in the mid-west/great plains. In addition, the vast majority ACSP Certified courses now are either applying some sort of organic fertilizers and/or pesticides with much lower toxicity.

When visiting a course for the first time, besides some of the issues you mentioned before, what’s the biggest misconception you hear about Audubon International, and how do you get past that?

When I visit clubs, it may be their first time an Audubon International staffer has ever visited the property and naturally, that may stress some individuals. Once I have introduced myself and have given an overview of my visit, they almost always become more comfortable. I think for whatever reason, they expect us to show up wearing suit and tie and demand they cease operations if a particular standard is not met. Fortunately, that could not be further from reality.

What are your hopes as kind of the man on the front lines moving forward? How would you like to see the organization evolve and its certification systems grow?

At one point, I really hope that Audubon International will become even more of a household name among the golf industry, as a place like Augusta National is. I truly believe in Audubon International’s vision and would really like to see the golf world adapt more sustainable practices. We are on the right track to making that happen, every day and every year that goes by.