The Envirothon is a fun, hands-on, natural science academic competition for teams of middle and high school students sponsored by the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts with help in organization and implementation from the NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation.

A year-long curriculum combining in-class studies with outdoor training in ecology and natural resource management emphasizes teamwork and higher order thinking skills such as analysis and interpretation. The Envirothon helps develop environmentally aware citizens who are able to assume future leadership roles. Subject areas studied are: Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soils and Land Use, Wildlife and Current Environmental Issues.

For more information about the Envirothon, please visit the links in the highlights box at the upper-right, contact Millie Langley at mlangle@guilfordcountync.gov or 336.641.2442, Ralston James at ralston.james@ncagr.gov or 704.880.0768, or contact your local soil and water conservation district (HERE is a link to district offices).