Who we Are
The Skidaway Audubon Name
Our name is a result of our affilitation with Audubon International, the originator 20 years ago of a certification program for golf courses. Fewer than 5% of the golf courses in the U.S. are Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, a rigorous multi-pronged program that this organization oversees, “designed to help golf courses protect our natural environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game.” Even among the 1900 golf courses participating in the program, only 38% have reached certification. (You can find details about the program at The Landings Club under Golf.)
All six courses of The Landings Club have been certified since 2002; however the process does not end with certification. Each course must be recertified every two years. Certification is a cooperative effort of the leadership of The Landings Club, spearheaded by Tyson Helsel, Director of Golf Course Maintenance North, and Skidaway Audubon Committee volunteers Caryl Warner, George Word and Chuck Smith.
We are sometimes confused with the Audubon Society, which is Ogeechee Audubon in our area. We greatly esteem this affiliate of the national society and are pleased when our paths and purposes cross, but we are a separate organization
In the News
Chris Steigelman with Audubon International at the annual 2019 Georgia Environmental Conference
Our Officers
Our Directors
Rick Cunningham
Rick Cunningham
Rick Cunningham
Carolyn McInerney
Carolyn McInerney
Carolyn McInerney
Jim McInerney
Jim McInerney
Carolyn McInerney
Greens Comittee
Our Funding
Our primary source of funding is the annual golf tournament held each year in late spring. The tournament scheduled for May 2021 will mark Skidaway Audubon’s 22nd annual fundraiser. The event features three divisions; women’s, men’s and mixed. Players compete on two or more courses and the event concludes with Happy Hour to celebrate and award prizes to the winners in each division. We also take this opportunity to recognize a volunteer who has demonstrated a commitment to protecting and enhancing the conservation efforts within the community. We honor this individual with the Skidaway Audubon Environmental Stewardship Award for the year.
Tournament registration fees are tax deductible to the extent allowed. Donations and hole sponsorships are fully tax deductible.
Golf Tournament Chairs
2021 Bonnie Kelley, Eddie Ambrose and Caroline Ambrose
2020 COVID cancellation
2019 Terri Breyman and Renee Garcia
2018 John & Marianne Kosiewicz and Sam & Bobbi Thios
2017 Mike and Barbara Werneke
2016 Betsy Bratz
2015 Milda and Terry Blaney
2014 Muffin and Mike King
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This fundraiser, along with ongoing contributions, will help Skidaway Audubon continue its efforts dedicated to conserving and enhancing the natural resources and environment on our island
Our Mission
Additional Information
- Our Mission is to enhance and conserve Skidaway Island’s natural environment and resources.
- Promote environmental awareness throughout Skidaway Island through publicity, education and outreach, working with The Landings Association, The Landings Club, the Landings Company, the Skidaway Island State Park, University of Georgia Marine Education Center, and others.
- Encourage and assist in the continued certification of the golf courses through the Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
- Continue to recommend and initiate natural landscaping and wildlife enhancement projects on the Landings Club’s Golf Courses, working with the Grounds Maintenance Department
- Recommend and initiate natural landscaping at the Landings, working with the Association’s Public Works Department and the Landings Association’s Island Beautification Committee.
- Coordinate and work with other organizations in the Community, such as the Birdwatchers of the Landings, the Skidaway Island Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association, The Landings Garden Club, Green Thumb Garden Club, Landings Landlovers and Ogeechee Audubon on environmental endeavors.
- Provide on-going support to such projects as the Nature and Native Plant Trails, Bottle Brigade, Recycling Program, Dave Scott Bluebird Trail, Sparrow Field, Lagoon Beautification, Chinese Tallow Tree Removal, Water Conservation, and Skidaway Farms.
- Raise funds for specific projects through such efforts as the annual Audubon Golf Tournament
- Develop a Skidaway Audubon Community Sustainability Certification Program.
