Inside Arvada's Sustainable Golf Course Maintenance with Joe Kunze

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Manager of Golf Course Maintenance and Operations Joe Kunze brings 30 years of industry experience to Arvada's two city-owned courses, Lake Arbor and West Woods, implementing sustainable practices that benefit both golfers and the broader community.

Topics discussed in this episode include:
• Tips on how to maintain your own lawn, including when to fertilize and aerate
• How deep, infrequent watering mimics rainfall patterns, saves water and promotes healthier root systems – watering tips webpage
• The environmental benefits that golf courses provide, including wildlife habitats, stormwater management, and carbon sequestration
• The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf
• How native grass areas on courses require less water and offer better fire resistance than traditional turf – golf course native area maintenance webpage
• How the City's golf courses are funded through an enterprise fund (and not tax dollars)

News & Events:

• The first Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of the year is Saturday, April 26 at North Area Athletic Complex
• Provide your input on the City's Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan
• Mayor Lauren Simpson's annual State of the City Address is Friday, April 18 at Social Capitol Events
• City Manager Selection update
• The Quaker Street and Garrison Street murals are now complete!
• The West Woods Restaurant is hiring. Apply now!

Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at [email protected].