Bethpage State Park Welcomes SUNY Farmingdale Agriculture Class for an EcoTour
A colorful garden does not just attract butterflies to feast, but students to learn! Right now, Bethpage State Park is at peak bloom and flourishing with all sorts of beauty! While the golfers just love it, this time of year also provides a great opportunity for other members of the local community to tour our grounds. With that in mind, we had the pleasure of hosting Sean Curry and his SUNY Farmingdale Horticulture class...to inspire and teach them all about our Park's gardening and wildlife initiatives! The event started with our Director of Agronomy, Andrew Wilson giving a crash course on turf. Andrew discussed information on everything from the nature of cool season grasses (Poa annua and Bentgrass) to the soil composition needed for the perfect green. Students also learned about Bethpage State Park's commitment to environmental practices. One example is our adoption of the Minimum Level of Sustainable Nutrition Guidelines (MLSN). MLSN provides helpful data ...