1. Introduction to First Green www.thefirstgreen.org

2. Intro to First Green

3. What is First Green? Golf Course Supt. Teachers & Students Golf Members/ Volunteers

4. First Green’s Mission Support environmental education and stewardship. Illustrate the environmental and community benefits of golf courses. Introduce potential golfers to golf courses.

5. First Green Multiplier (230) Supt Teacher Class Field Trip Teacher Friends & Family Teacher Teacher’s Additional Classes

6. Bigger Picture Supt Teacher Supt

7. Local Advocate Supt Teacher GC Rep

8. STEM Learning Golf Course Superintendents are STEM experts.

9. 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 +

10. Typical Learning Stations Water Soils Wildlife habitat Birds Native plants, trees, streams History of golf Local topics (e.g., salmon lifecyle)

11. Water

12. Water – pH and Nitrates Tests

13. Water

14. Soil

15. Soil

16. Soil

17. Soil

18. Soil

19. Soil

20. Wildlife Habitat

21. Macroinvertebrates (bugs)

22. Turfgrass Features Larry Gilhuly

23. Putting

24. Resources Resources

25. Resources

26. Resources

27. Next Step Connect with a teacher/school – Club members – High School golf team – Kids of club employees (where they go to school)

28. 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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30. Growing the Game of Golf