Maine Envirothon -

An environmental competition for grades 9 - 12

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012 MIDCOAST ENVIROTHON WINNERS

APRIL 26, 2012 AT THOMAS COLLEGE

FIRST PLACE
PISCATAQUIS HIGH SCHOOL

SECOND PLACE
MT ARARAT HIGH SCHOOL TEAM A

THIRD PLACE
BELFAST HIGH SCHOOL

2012 Current Issue: Non-Point Source Pollution/Low Impact Development

 

Contact:
Rebecca Jacobs, KLSWCD Ed. Coordinator, (207) 273 2005 x101; rebecca@knox-lincoln.org

What is Envirothon?Click on image to download brochure
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

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 tish carr or (207) 485 0219 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
  • The top four teams from each region compete at the State Finals.

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.

How to Register a Team

  • To register for the 2012 competition you must complete the online registration packet by March 15, 2012.
  • To receive your coveted Maine Envirothon team t-shirts, register by March 1, 2012. 
  • Once your team is registered, we will send you additional information and a resource packet to guide preparation for the Regional Envirothon.
  • You will be notified about workshops and/or hands-on training sessions for your team. 
  • Please register as soon as possible to ensure that you receive resource information with plenty of time to study and practice.

For more information:
Visit Maine Envirothon or contact
~ tish carr, MACD Education Program Coordinator at (207) 485 0219, tish.carr@maineswcds.org
~Rebecca Jacobs, KLSWCD Education Coordinator at (207) 273 2005 x101, rebecca@knox-lincoln.org.

 

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