ABOUT MONINA

Monina is a multi-award-winning advocate for urban biodiversity, bridging the gap between ecological sustainability and functional landscape design across golf courses and local councils. She currently serves as Vice President of Parks & Leisure Australia (SA/NT region) and as an iNaturalist Ambassador.

 

A prominent voice in sustainable golf and urban biodiversity and an inspirational speaker, Monina has presented at national conferences and the World Urban Parks Joint International Congress. She has been featured on ABC’s Gardening Australia and was the introductory speaker for The R&A’s global Golf & Nature webcast.

 

Monina co-authored a report for The R&A on the biodiversity benefits of golf in Australia and New Zealand and presented its findings at the inaugural National Sustainable Golf Roadshow.

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Her accolades include the 2024 Parks & Leisure Australia National Environmental Stewardship Award and the Claude Crockford Sustainability and Environment Award. Through Green Gecko Studios, Monina provides expert consultancy to turf facilities and local councils while leading hands-on educational workshops for all ages.