Envirothon

What is Envirothon?

Students in the ninth through twelfth grades can compete in this problem-solving event aimed at education. With the support of natural resource professionals students are educated on the ways that real life environmental problems are solved.

Teams are comprised of five students and are tested on their knowledge of Kentucky's natural resources at five "in the field" test stations, each covering a separate topic. Through hands-on experiments, analysis, and use of critical thinking skills, the teams answer a set of questions at each station.

Regional winners advance to the state competition, and the state winners advance to the international North American Envirothon.

Why Should You Participate:

Learn about important environmental issues
Gain hands-on experience in solving real-world

problems

Great for college and job applications
Spend time with teammates and friends
Possibly travel across the country to the North American Envirothon for a chance to win scholarships and prizes

Teams are Tested in 5 Areas

Professional soil scientists help students learn about soil structure, interpret maps, evaluate land forms and understand both agriculture and urban development

Wildlife

Students learn first hand from wildlife experts about animal populations, identification and the importance of habitat conservation.

Forestry

With the help of professional foresters, students learn the basics of tree identification, forest structure and how to maintain healthy forest ecosystems.

Soils

Aquatics

Students work along with freshwater biologists to assess the quality of delicate aquatic ecosystems. Students learn to identify aquatic organisms, manage watersheds and determine non-point source pollution.

Environmental Issues

Students are tested on a current environmental issue with an in-field test and oral presentation. Students present their solutions, to be judged, to a panel of professionals.