Field Trips

GCSAA chapters strengthen engagement with FFA at state conferences 640 480 First Green
GCSAA chapters strengthen engagement with FFA at state conferences
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. read more
Avery County, N.C., students take top FFA honors 800 535 First Green
Avery County, N.C., students take top FFA honors
Hurricane Helene was no match for the support for the winners of the inaugural National Turfgrass Science Invitational. read more
First Green field trip at Karachi Golf Club in Pakistan 1024 472 First Green
First Green field trip at Karachi Golf Club in Pakistan

GCSAA member, Muhammad Ali, golf course superintendent at William Land Golf Course in Sacramento, Calif.,…

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Tips for a successful First Green field trip 800 600 First Green
Tips for a successful First Green field trip

Lessons from Michigan State University’s Hancock Turfgrass Research CenterJune 26, 2024 | Michael Rabe | GCMOnline.com There…

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First Green in Olathe, Kan. 640 480 First Green
First Green in Olathe, Kan.
Ethan Shamet, GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent at Heritage Park Golf Course in Olathe, Kan., welcomed 4th grade students to his course on May 1. read more
Mike and Tami Hoffman donate $1million to First Green for STEAM Ahead initiative 1024 768 First Green
Mike and Tami Hoffman donate $1million to First Green for STEAM Ahead initiative

The Michael J. and Tamara Rae Hoffman Family Charitable Gift Fund has donated $1 million…

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First Green field trip experience from a student’s perspective 640 480 First Green
First Green field trip experience from a student’s perspective

One of my favorite parts of our field trip to Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Course…

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Horticulture students learn all about the STEM behind golf course management 600 300 First Green
Horticulture students learn all about the STEM behind golf course management

Horticulture students from Warrensburg-Latham High School participated in a First Green field trip at Red…

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First Green featured at NSTA Conference 806 916 First Green
First Green featured at NSTA Conference

GCSAA’s First Green program was invited to present at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)…

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First Green Teacher Focus Group offers insight and expertise to help grow First Green 640 427 First Green
First Green Teacher Focus Group offers insight and expertise to help grow First Green

The First Green Teacher Focus Group met virtually over the summer to discuss existing lesson…

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