The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation has awarded $150,000 to Audubon International and partners for Monarchs In The Rough habitat projects on golf courses in Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas & Wisconsin.

This grant funding will supply milkweed and wildflower seed to plant at least 1 acre of monarch butterfly habitat on golf courses, as well as a free educational sign and technical assistance.

Creating habitat for butterflies and other pollinators will also reduce maintenance costs, improve water quality and bring a new aesthetic dynamic to the game of golf.