Envirothon
What is the Envirothon?
The Envirothon is a yearly competition for students in grades 9-12 to demonstrate their knowledge of the environment and natural resources. Students, in teams of 5, are tested on their knowledge of soil and land use, wildlife, forestry, aquatic ecology, and a current environmental issue.
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The contest is a great opportunity for students to gain practical, hands-on skills that will be useful throughout their careers. Students have the chance to improve their teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving while participating. Envirothon connects students to professional, seasoned experts, inspiring the next generation of environmental professionals.
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Participation in the Envirothon
The State of Ohio is divided into 5 separate Envirothon areas, and each area holds their own contest in the spring. Stark County is part of the Area II Envirothon competition. Each school district may send 3 teams to the area level contest, accompanied by an advisor. The area contest is a 1-day event.
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The top 4 teams from each area contest move on to the state level contest. The state contest is a 2-day event. After the top 20 Ohio teams compete in June, the top scoring state team moves onto the international level, the National Conservation Federation (NCF) Envirothon. The NCF-Envirothon is a 7-day event. The NCF-Envirothon is held in a different state, or province, each year. The 2023 NCF-Envirothon will be held in New Brunswick, Canada.
2023 Envirothon Registration
Advisors can use the button below to download the Envirothon registration forms for the 2023 Area II Envirothon. The contest will be held at the Bronson-Norwalk Conservation Club in Huron County on April 26th, 2023. Forms can be submitted to Stark Soil and Water District via mail to 2650 Richville Dr. SE., Suite 100, Massilon, OH 44646 or via email to ajbock@starkcountyohio.gov. Contact Adrienne Bock at 330-451-7650 or ajbock@starkcountyohio.gov with any questions.
Area II Envirothon Location:
Bronson Norwalk Conservation Club
295 Townline Road 151
Norwalk, OH 44857
Current Environmental Issues
Each year a new current environmental issue is selected based on emerging environmental and natural resource concerns. The current environmental issue in 2023 is Adapting to a Changing Climate. The table below lists current environmental issues from prior contests.
Past Contests
Students evaluating soil horizons and soil type.
Students receiving information from a forestry professional before the subject test.
Students completing questions on urban and community forests.
Students evaluating soil horizons and soil type.
Check out the slideshow to see students participating in the Envirothon and getting hands on! Each of the 5 subjects offer different opportunities for students to gain practical experience and skills they can demonstrate at competition.