Envirothon

Maine Association of Conservation Districts' high school environmental competition

Educating the next generation of Maine's environmental leaders

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  • Northern Regional: Wednesday, May 18th in Houlton

    Southwest Regional: Thursday, May 19th in Bethel

    Midcoast Regional: Friday, May 20th in Unity at MOFGA

    Downeast Regional: Monday, May 23rd at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley

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What is Envirothon?

Envirothon is a state and national environmental competition where teams of high school students test their knowledge of natural resources issues in five categories:

Wildlife

Forestry 

Water/Aquatics 

Soils

Current Natural Resource Issues

 2022 Regional Envirothon competition dates have been announced!

Northern Regional: Wednesday, May 18th in Houlton

Southwest Regional: Thursday, May 19th in Bethel

Midcoast Regional: Friday, May 20th in Unity at MOFGA

Downeast Regional: Monday, May 23rd at Leonard’s Mills in Bradley

Please check back for details.

Envirothon FAQs

 

What does a team consist of?

Teams consist of three to five students (plus an alternate) in grades 9-12 from public, private, or home schools in the same district.

Each team must have an adult advisor(s). Advisors may be teachers, parents, or members of the community.

What do advisors do?

Assist teams in preparing for competitions.

Make arrangements regarding registration, transportation, and when/where/how frequently team members meet.

Help students determine the best way to study for competitions.

Who may be an advisor?

Teachers, parents, and/or community members.

It is not necessary that you be an environmental expert.

Interested, but need more information? Contact Rebecca Jacobs at (207) 596 2040 for more information and an opportunity to attend a hands-on training session.

How does the competition work?

Teams compete first at a regional level: Southwestern Regional ~ Downeast Central Regional ~ Northern Regional ~ Midcoast Regional

A minimum of two teams or one team per each five teams competing in a regional competition will advance to the State competition

What are the benefits of competing?

Envirothon is an academic program that is aligned with the Maine Learning Results.

The program raises students’ awareness of local and national environmental issues.

Students build critical thinking and decision-making skills as they solve real environmental problems.

Students meet and learn from state soil scientists, biologists, and foresters.

Maine participants are eligible for scholarships from the University of Maine, Orono.

Winners of National Envirothon receive college scholarships valued at over $1000.