Due to COVID-19 and Stay At Home Orders in place around the state and country, the Area IV and National Envirothon for 2020 have been CANCELLED. We look forward to next year's competitions in 2021!
what is the envirothon?For more information or to register a team, contact Education & Communications Specialist, Melissa Proffitt
2020 Area iv envirothon |
The ENVIROTHON is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in our environment and our natural resources among high school students.
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.
2020 Area IV Envirothon Brochure
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links to Area, state & national Envirothon information: |
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
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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.
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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!
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Statewide Envirothon Information
Area SWCD Competitions
The first level of an 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.
There are five areas of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in our State.
Warren County falls in Area IV
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.
There are five areas of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in our State.
Warren County falls in Area IV
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Area 1
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State Map Image coutesy of the Ohio Department of Agriculture
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The Ohio Envirothon is held in June. 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.
For more information about the Ohio Envirothon or the National NCF Competition, contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District or contact the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts or 614.784.1900.
For more information about the Ohio Envirothon or the National NCF Competition, contact your county Soil and Water Conservation District or contact the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts or 614.784.1900.
2020 NCF-ENVIROTHON COMPETITION CANCELED
On Friday, April 3, the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) announced the cancellation of the 2020 NCF-Envirothon to protect the health and safety of the general public and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The annual event was slated for July 26-Aug. 1, in Lincoln, Neb.
On Friday, April 3, the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) announced the cancellation of the 2020 NCF-Envirothon to protect the health and safety of the general public and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The annual event was slated for July 26-Aug. 1, in Lincoln, Neb.
2020 National Envirothon Competition
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
July 26 - August 01, 2020
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
July 26 - August 01, 2020
For more information on the National Envirothon Competition,
visit the following link: www.envirothon.org
visit the following link: www.envirothon.org
2019 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: Skylar Asbury, Bryn Fultz, John Siskaninetz, Andrea Reed, and Morgan Porrett
2nd Place
Centerville #2
Montgomery County
Robert Erwin (Advisor),
Team #1: Savannah Poley, Grant Mitrovich, Mackenzie King, Kierra Leonard and Grace Takahashi
3rd Place
Franklin #1
Warren County
Paul Ostermann and Cindy Kuntzman (Advisors)
Team #3: Corbon Moss, Robert Lipps, Sam Faulkner, Sierra Makley and Andy Kuntzman
4th Place
Lehman Catholic #1
Shelby County
Tracy Hall (Advisor)
Team #1: Gabe Knapke, Conner Stewart, Elizabeth Gibson, Mitchell Sollmann and Cole Kramer
Centerville #1
Montgomery County
Robert Erwin (Advisor),
Team #1: Skylar Asbury, Bryn Fultz, John Siskaninetz, Andrea Reed, and Morgan Porrett
2nd Place
Centerville #2
Montgomery County
Robert Erwin (Advisor),
Team #1: Savannah Poley, Grant Mitrovich, Mackenzie King, Kierra Leonard and Grace Takahashi
3rd Place
Franklin #1
Warren County
Paul Ostermann and Cindy Kuntzman (Advisors)
Team #3: Corbon Moss, Robert Lipps, Sam Faulkner, Sierra Makley and Andy Kuntzman
4th Place
Lehman Catholic #1
Shelby County
Tracy Hall (Advisor)
Team #1: Gabe Knapke, Conner Stewart, Elizabeth Gibson, Mitchell Sollmann and Cole Kramer