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December 6, 2023 43 mins

Listeners are invited to explore disc golf courses' basic design and maintenance principles. With disc golf’s surging popularity, Penn State Extension Educator Glen Bupp discusses the unique aspects distinguishing disc golf courses from traditional ball golf counterparts. The team also looks at the pivotal issue of invasive species, showcasing how the management of disc golf courses serves as an opportunity to promote environmental stewardship and biodiversity. 
And how can a simple sunflower seed spark a lifelong pursuit in horticulture?

Margaret Pickoff, Penn State Extension (host) 
Tom Butzler, Penn State Extension (host)
Glen Bupp, Penn State Extension 

Image: Disc golf basket, Hole #1, at Deer Lakes Disc Golf Course in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Leaves can add beauty to the landscape even when not on the tree.  Glen Bupp, Penn State Extension

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