What’s Next: 2020 Growth
- Farm expansions comprised of orchard trees, berry patch, and a pumpkin patch open to the public.
- Property-wide signage and interactive exhibits to facilitate communication and participation with ongoing projects listed above.
- Natural algae control starting on all golf course ponds.
- Through the use of sterile grass carp and barley straw to help naturally filter ponds of filamentous algae throughout the season.
- Through the use of sterile grass carp and barley straw to help naturally filter ponds of filamentous algae throughout the season.
- Constructing several new types of wildlife housing to implement on all courses.
- 60 Bluebird houses and 30 Bat Boxes were constructed for Cog Hill by Lockport Township High School STEM students, with more to come.
- 60 Bluebird houses and 30 Bat Boxes were constructed for Cog Hill by Lockport Township High School STEM students, with more to come.
- Working towards long-term goals of native prairie restoration on all courses.
- Research in prescribed burning techniques and practices.
- Introduction and cultivation of native, golf-friendly species.
- Enacting “Minimum Levels for Sustainable Nutrition” program on areas of the golf courses.
- Beginning groundwork and site prep for on-course protected pollinator gardens.
- Continued site prep and restoration of out-of-play rough areas to be converted to protected pollinator plots in partnership with Monarchs In The Rough program presented by Audubon International and Environmental Defense Fun.
- Sections of out-of-play rough will be converted to milkweed plantings mixed with native wildflower perennials for pollinator forage and habitat.
- Local Pollyanna Brewing Company partnership to include 2 new farm-inspired seasonal brews for Cog Hill.
- LHS Eco-Art collaboration; living exhibit to be held at Fairway Farms.
To learn more about Cog Hill’s Environmental Sustainability practices, be on the lookout for signage throughout the golf course!