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).

Sign up for Our Newsletter
Learn About Our Story

GET INVOLVED WITH
FIRST GREEN

GOLF COURSES

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

Host a Field Trip

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.

Get Connected

PARENTS

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

Kids Benefits

FRIENDS

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

Become a Friend

IN THE NEWS

GCSAA chapters strengthen engagement with FFA at state conferences
 GCSAA chapters strengthen engagement with FFA at state conferences 640 480 First Green

Engaging the next generation in the golf course superintendent and equipment manager professions is a key focus for GCSAA. This commitment is exemplified through ongoing collaborations with the National FFA Organization, which boasts over 1,000,000 students nationwide participating in programs designed to cultivate future leaders in agriculture.

Avery County, N.C., students take top FFA honors
 Avery County, N.C., students take top FFA honors 800 535 First Green

Hurricane Helene was no match for the support for the winners of the inaugural National Turfgrass Science Invitational.

First Green field trip at Karachi Golf Club in Pakistan
 First Green field trip at Karachi Golf Club in Pakistan 1024 472 First Green

GCSAA member, Muhammad Ali, golf course superintendent at William Land Golf Course…