Introduction to First Green
Intro to First Green
What is First Green? Golf Course Supt. Teachers & Students Golf Members/ Volunteers
First Green’s Mission Support environmental education and stewardship. Illustrate the environmental and community benefits of golf courses. Introduce potential golfers to golf courses.
First Green Multiplier (230) Supt Teacher Class Field Trip Teacher Friends & Family Teacher Teacher’s Additional Classes
Bigger Picture Supt Teacher Supt
Local Advocate Supt Teacher GC Rep
STEM Learning Golf Course Superintendents are STEM experts.
Typical Field Trip Arrive, park and assemble Begin field trip – Intro to golf course, history of club, terrain – Activity – Conclusion Possible golf activity, fill out surveys and snack – Leave club Total time: 90 minutes +
Typical Learning Stations Water Soils Wildlife habitat Birds Native plants, trees, streams History of golf Local topics (e.g., salmon lifecyle)
Water
Water – pH and Nitrates Tests
Water
Soil
Soil
Soil
Soil
Soil
Soil
Wildlife Habitat
Macroinvertebrates (bugs)
Turfgrass Features Larry Gilhuly
Putting
Resources Resources
Resources
Resources
Next Step Connect with a teacher/school – Club members – High School golf team – Kids of club employees (where they go to school)
Plan Field Trip Use check-lists on website – Pick date – Choose topics – Gather materials – Communicate! – Send date, school name to us
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