Golf event at Audubon-certified course to support local conservation

The Lebanon Valley Conservancy (TLVC) is hosting a golf tournament at the private, Audubon-certified, Lebanon Country Club on Monday, August 26. The tournament will be a scramble format and includes lunch, games and prizes, and a gift bag

Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., lunch is at 11:00 a.m., the shotgun start will be at 12:00 pm, and awards and appetizers will follow around 4:30 p.m. The Hershey Company is the main event sponsor.

This is the second year the Conservancy is hosting the tournament.

“We had a lot of great feedback last year and we’re excited to be hosting the event again. This is such an important fundraiser for us, and it helps support our mission of land preservation in the Lebanon Valley.” shared Ron Birch, TLVC treasurer and event chair.

“Proceeds from this event help us provide environmental education, assist with local park projects, plant trees, and protect our land,” explained Abigail Harvey, executive director of the Conservancy, who noted how important land protection is right now due to the rapid growth in Lebanon County.

The event will be held at Lebanon Country Club, an Audubon-certified course, located at 3375 Oak Street in Lebanon. The club was awarded the designation of “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for golf courses, which provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, along with protecting natural resources. To achieve this status, the club worked on wildlife and habitat management, chemical reduction and safety, as well as water conservation and quality, case studies, and local outreach.

“The Lebanon Country Club is a beautiful course and also a great fit for us because we share a similar preservation mindset,” noted Harvey.

Registration for the golf tournament is currently open and spaces are limited. The cost is $120 per golfer. “Participants are encouraged to sign up as a foursome, although it’s not required,” stated Birch. “We still have several sponsorships available for any local organization or business interested in supporting our mission and local land preservation.”

Registration and sponsorship information is available on the Lebanon Valley Conservancy’s website, www.TLVC.org, as well as their Facebook event page. Questions about the tournament or sponsorship can be directed to TLVC’s office at (717) 273-6400 or via email to director@TLVC.org.