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Objective: Golf courses serve as valuable habitats for a variety of wildlife, including birds. The Golf Course Bird Count (GCBC) aims to highlight the diversity of bird species utilizing golf courses, whether as nesting sites, food sources, or rest stops during migration. This annual count will also offer a unique opportunity for participants and outsiders to appreciate the natural beauty of golf course environments.
Event Details:
● Date Range: Monday, November 16, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026
● Duration: 24-hour period (choose any single day within the week)
Instructions:
1. Select a Day: Choose one day within the event week to conduct your bird count.
2. Species Count: Record all different species of birds observed from your property within the 24-hour period. This is a species count, not a total bird count. For example, if you see 20 American Robins, you only need to report the species “American Robin,” not the number seen.
3. Facilities and Amenities: Please provide easy parking, access to bathrooms, and possibly refreshments to encourage outside participation.
4. Contact Information / Questions?: Email mattceplo@gmail.com with the following information:
○ Confirmation of your golf course’s participation.
○ Request for assistance with bird identification if needed.
○ Your interest in participating as a birder.
5. Designate a Contact Person: Assign a contact person, preferably the course Superintendent or a designated representative, to coordinate the count and communication.
6. Equipment Needed: Participants should bring their own transportation, binoculars, and weather-appropriate clothing.
7. Documentation: Take notes of all bird species observed. Bird count forms will be provided for each course. Attached are an instruction sheet and a bird checklist to assist with your observations
8. Submission: Submit the completed bird lists, including all species observed, to the designated contact.
Benefits of Participation:
● Contribute to the understanding of how golf courses support avian biodiversity.
● Gain insights into the natural world present in your golf course environment.
● Showcase the environmental value of golf courses to the broader community.
For questions, please contact Matt Ceplo at mattceplo@gmail.com or (201) 965-7641
GCSA of New York Class EM Walk & Talk
Oak Hill Country Club
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Featuring
John Borsos, Class EM at Oak Hill
Seth Sheldon
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Oak Hill shop and gain practical insights and ideas you can take back to your own operation.
The day will focus on
Grinding and Maintenance: Learn about grinding processes, maintaining consistent standards and cut quality (QOC and ACA across mower units), and setting up cutting units.
Technical Diagnostics: Desire for coverage on electrical and hydraulic diagnostics, as well as sprayer calibration.
Shop Operations: Focus on parts organization, tooling, tricks of the trade, work order management, and setting priorities.
9:00 AM – Registration 9:30 AM – Walk & Talk with John Borsos 10:30 AM – Presentation with Seth Sheldon 11:30 AM – Open Forum / Q&A Noon – Lunch
$0 – GCSA of New York Members & Partners
$25 – Non-Members
Special Offer: Any mechanic or assistant who registers as a non-member will receive complimentary GCSA of New York membership for the remainder of 2026.
Year End Happy Hour
Twisted Rail Brewing, Canandaigua, NY
Monday, December 7, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sponsored by our Platinum Partners
Andre & Son First Turf & Ornamental Grassland Harrell's MTE Twisted Rail Brewing 169 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Andre & Son
First Turf & Ornamental
Grassland
Harrell's
MTE
169 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424
GCSA of NY Fall Education & Annual Meeting
Hotel Canandaigua, Tapestry by Hilton
Tuesday, December 8th
7:00 to 3:00
• CREDITS:
3 DEC Credits
• Sponsored by our Platinum Partners and Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Fund
Registration Fees:
• $100 - Individual • $150 - Head Superintendent and 1 assistant / crew member • $200 - Head Superintendent and 2 assistants / crew members
• $100 - Individual
• $150 - Head Superintendent and 1 assistant / crew member
• $200 - Head Superintendent and 2 assistants / crew members
Hotel Info:
Hotel Canandaigua, Tapestry by Hilton 139.00 USD per night Link: GCSAA NY Chapter Meeting - December 7-8, 2026 Code: 90X Reservations: (800)-445-8667
139.00 USD per night
Link: GCSAA NY Chapter Meeting - December 7-8, 2026
Code: 90X
Reservations: (800)-445-8667
Sponsor Support:
Always appreciated Suggestions - Product / Service donation for silent auction - Product donation for raffle prizes
Always appreciated
Suggestions
- Product / Service donation for silent auction
- Product donation for raffle prizes