The Envirothon® is an environmental and natural resources conservation problem-solving, leadership experience and academic competition for secondary school (high school) students (grades 9-12 or ages 14-19) across the United States, Canada, China, and Singapore. Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) principles, hands-on learning, and outdoor field experiences, the Envirothon fosters student learning in the areas of AQUATIC ECOLOGY, FORESTRY, SOILS and LAND USE, WILDLIFE, and CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills to create inventive solutions to the complex local and global environmental and natural resource issues facing our world today. With Envirothon, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to educate others, inspire action in their local communities, and promote a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
The Envirothon is a program of the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) and supported by the NCF-Envirothon Operating Committee.
Location(s)
- Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Schedule
- NCF Envirothon: July 20th - 26th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- $1,800 per team (includes room and board)
Eligibility Requirements
- The NCFE Annual Competition is open to students enrolled in grades 9 - 12 and who are of age 14 – 19 at the start of the current year’s competition. Non-traditional schools and youth organizations must follow the grade level and age limitations as set above.
- Each team will consist of five students from the same school, non-traditional school, or youth organization. All teams must be sponsored and certified by a state/provincial/partner nation Envirothon representative.
- Team members and any substitutions must have participated in a current year’s Envirothon program/training prior to their state/provincial/partner nation Envirothon competition in order to compete at the NCFE Annual Competition.
- All teams must be affiliated with their local conservation district or equivalent sponsoring organizing agency.
- Each team must provide an adult male, age 21 or older, to chaperone male team members and an adult female, age 21 or older, to chaperone female team members.
Deadline
- May 1
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed registration form
- Signed code of conduct
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The National Conservation Foundation, established in 1968 as a non-profit entity associated with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), functions primarily as a funding source for conservation and environmental stewardship initiatives. Over the years, it has played a significant role in supporting the efforts of conservation districts and local communities across the United States. A noteworthy aspect of the Foundation's work lies in its commitment to providing scholarships and educational opportunities to individuals pursuing careers in natural resource management. Moreover, it has facilitated partnerships with private and public entities, leveraging financial resources to promote sustainable land use practices and environmental education.
