what is the envirothon?

2019 Area iv envirothon
The ENVIROTHON is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in our environment and our natural resources among high school students.
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The Envirothon tests students' knowledge of soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology and current environmental issues. In addition, the Envirothon encourages cooperative decision-making and team building. While each student on an Envirothon team is challenged to contribute his or her personal best, the score that counts at the end of an Envirothon is the team score.

A team consists of a max of five students, all from the same high school. An adult advisor (or advisors) must accompany the team, but is not permitted to assist the team during the competition. Each high school can have up to 3 total teams compete in the Area IV Envirothon.

Five "Area Envirothons" are conducted around Ohio late each spring. The top four teams from each of these Area competitions progress to the Ohio Envirothon in June. In 1996, the Ohio Envirothon was expanded to a 2-day event, incorporating a team presentation requirement that further challenges all participating students. The state level Ohio Envirothon is held in a different part of Ohio each year. The top-scoring team in the Ohio Envirothon is eligible to compete in the North American Envirothon, hosted by a different state or Canadian province every year.
In Ohio, the Envirothon is sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Natural resource and environmental specialists from many agencies, organizations, colleges, universities, park districts and businesses devise the Envirothon questions and staff the various test stations. ​

​The Ohio Envirothon is financed by grants, donations from businesses and through contributions to the Don Rehl Memorial Envirothon Fund. Many local businesses also provide services and products in support of Area and Ohio Envirothons.
Tuesday, April 30th

Test Areas:
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Caesar Ford Park
Greene Co. Parks & Trails
520 South Stringtown Road
​Xenia, OH 45385
Hosts Greene and Fayette Counties
Coming in the future:
2019 Area IV Envirothon Brochure

links to Area, state & national Envirothon information:
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Area 4 Envirothon Page
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources Envirothon Page
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Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Envirothon Page
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National Conservation Federation Envirothon Page

starting a team at your school!
Any high school teacher can start an Envirothon team in their school.  A team consists of a maximum of five students, all from the same high school. The High School can have up to 3 total teams. An adult advisor (or advisors) must accompany the team, but is not permitted to assist the team during the competition. Teams usually convene before or after school to study the Envirothon areas of study. The Envirothon Topics are:  Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife and Current Environmental Issues.  There is lots of guidance and assistance on the the Area, State and National Envirothon information pages.  Follow the links above to learn more.

what role does warren swcd play?
Warren County SWCD can help mentor any teacher in creating a new Envirothon team or continuing an established program.  We can help teach and guide students towards important information.  We are very familiar with the Envirothon process  and competition, so don't hesitate to ask any question or for assistance!

Statewide Envirothon Information

Area SWCD Competitions
The first level of Envirothon competition is the AREA Envirothon.  From there, winning teams move on to
the State Envirothon and then the National level. 

​High School students across the state compete on the local level at one of the five Area Envirothons.
Area competitions are generally held in April (Spring time). The top four teams from each Area Envirothon then go on to compete at the state competition held each year in June for the title of State Envirothon Champion.
The winning state team will then compete at the national competition, NCF Envirothon,
​held annually in July in a different state in North America.
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There are five areas of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in our State.
​ Warren County falls in Area IV​
Area 1
  • NW Ohio
Area 2
  • NE Ohio
Area 3
  • E Ohio
Area 4
  • SW Ohio                                                       
Area 5
  • Central/SE Ohio
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State Map Image coutesy of the Ohio Department of Agriculture
2019 State Competition (Ohio)  
TBA (hosts Area 3)
The Ohio Envirothon will be held at TBA. This educational outdoor competition is a unique learning opportunity for students across the state. To ensure a spot at the state competition, teams must first advance at the area competitions.
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​For more information about the Ohio Envirothon or the National NCF Competition, contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District or contact Alison Foster:  alisonfoster@ofswcd.org  614.784.1900.

2019 National Envirothon Competition
North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina
July 28 - August 2, 2019
The 2019 National Envirothon Competition will be held on July 28-August 2
at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
For more information on the National Envirothon Competition,
​visit the following link:  www.envirothon.org

2018 Area IV Local Envirothon Results

Congratulations to the top four teams who progress onto the state contest in June!
1st place
Centerville #1
Montgomery County
Robert Erwin (Advisor), 
Team #1:  Jack Dubuc, Emma Fisher, Abby Gordon, Jensen Fass and Jack Edwards


2nd place
Beavercreek #1
Greene County
Debbie Ahles and Chris Nartker (Advisors);
Team #1:  Anya Grieze, Parker Clark, Elizabeth Sakulich and Bianca Neale


3rd place
Centerville #3
Montgomery County
Robert Erwin (Advisor), 
Team #3:  Anna Gooding, Morgan Porrett, Chandler Wilson, Andrea Reed and Skylar Asbury


4th place
Russia #1
Shelby County
Eric Sullenberger (Advisor)
Team #1:  Cole Simmons, Levi Lavy, Becky Pinchot, Xavier Cordonnier and Noah Magoto