WHO ARE WE?

GCSAA’s First Green program is a science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) environmental outreach program that uses the golf course as a living laboratory. K-12 students participate in hands-on, outdoor learning stations that include lessons on wildlife habitat, soil science, environmental sustainability, mathematics, water conservation, water quality, career exploration and much more.

First Green is a program of the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

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FIRST GREEN

GOLF COURSES

Golf course superintendents interested in hosting a field trip should read below about how to become First Green ready.

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SCHOOLS

If you are a teacher or club leader and want to expand your STEAM curriculum with one of our field trips, we are here to help.

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PARENTS

First Green encourages parents to get involved, and welcomes your insight to further improve our workshops.

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We need your support to achieve our goals. Contact us today if you would like to become a Friend of First Green.

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IN THE NEWS

GCSAA Brings STEAM education to life at Chevron LPGA Championship through First Green initiative
 GCSAA Brings STEAM education to life at Chevron LPGA Championship through First Green initiative 813 577 First Green

GCSAA’s First Green program participated in the STEAM activities at the 2026 Chevron LPGA Championships, showing even more students the science behind turfgrass management.

The Palmer Course at Stonewall Resort plays host to First Green field trip
 The Palmer Course at Stonewall Resort plays host to First Green field trip 900 506 First Green

Harlyn Goldman, CGCS, 33-year GCSAA member and golf course superintendent at The Arnold Palmer Signature Course At Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, W.Va., recently hosted a First Green field trip for third through fifth grade students.

Springdale Resort to host Bethel Middle School students this spring
 Springdale Resort to host Bethel Middle School students this spring 1024 764 First Green

Springdale Resort’s Jeremy Boone, CGCS, MG, 33-year member of GCSAA and the general manager/director of agronomy at the Canton, N.C., golf course, will host Bethel Middle School sixth graders this spring for the school’s annual First Green field trip.