On Monday, August 23, 1999, the Innsbrook Resort Community became the first business of its kind in the continental United States to be certified as a cooperative sanctuary by Audubon International.

Innsbrook has a relationship with nature that's been crucial to its success. Now Innsbrook's rededication to nature is being celebrated at an international level. In 1997, the Innsbrook Resort Community and the Innsbrook Golf Course enrolled in a program through Audubon International to work toward becoming a certified a Audubon Sanctuary.

Innsbrook horticulturist Keith Thompson instigated the program for the Innsbrook Resort, while golf superintendent Ed Wachter started the program for the golf course. They have been assisted by a large group of Innsbrook property owners and employees.

Becoming A Sanctuary

To find out more, click here.

Innsbrook's Nature Trails

To see a brochure on each of Innsbrook's four nature trails, please click on the links below.

The Village of Innsbrook Conservation Management Plan

To view a copy of the Village of Innsbrook Conservation Management Plan, click here. (180KB PDF)

Native Grasses & Plants for Landscaping

To read more about Native Grasses, click here. (2.2MB PDF)
To read more about Native Plants, click here. (1.8MB PDF)

Wildlife Inventory Program

Innsbrook is bustling with wildlife, and you can help us keep track of our feathered and four-legged friends by keeping a wildlife inventory sheet.  On this sheet, you are to list all wildlife and their offspring, the date you encountered them, and the location within Innsbrook.  You can return this sheet to the Conference Center Front Desk when it is full, or quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. The information we receive is used to estimate the number of a particular species, track their movements and alert us to any unusual population growth or decline.   We appreciate your assistance in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program at Innsbrook.

To view and print a copy of the Wildlife Inventory Sheet, click here. (56KB PDF)
To view a copy of Innsbrook's Wildlife Inventory List, click here. (132KB PDF)

Wildflower Inventory List

To view a copy of Innsbrook's Wildflower Inventory List, click here. (92KB PDF)

Wildflower Planting Tips

To view a copy of Innsbrook's Wildflower Planting tips, click here. (1.8KB PDF)

Bush Honeysuckle

A sweet sounding name, but a nasty plant. Click here (444KB PDF) to learn more.

Innsbrook's Compost Facility

Find out more by clicking here.

For information or questions, contact Innsbrook's Director of Horticulture, Keith Thompson, at (636) 928-3366 ext. 177 or email Keith.Thompson@innsbrook-resort.com