Envirothon

Envirothon is a natural resource environmental education program that combines classroom learning and outdoor activities to challenge students to think critically about the natural world and their roles in it. Envirothon training and preparation culminates in an annual environmental competition for high school students in grades 9-12.  The Luzerne Conservation District coordinates and sponsors the Luzerne County Envirothon each spring. It tests their knowledge of the environment at five testing stations: Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife, and a Current Issue, which changes each year.

Envirothon Resources

Study materials for station training and teacher resources can be found on PA Envirothon’s website. Additional resources can be found at the links below.

AQUATICS – PA Fish & Boat Commission

WILDLIFE – PA Game Commission

FORESTRY – PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

SOILS AND LAND USE – USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History’s Dig It! The Secrets of Soil site, USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey

CURRENT ISSUE – PA Envirothon (2024 Current Issue: Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future)

North American Envirothon (International)

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Thank you to our 2024 Envirothon Sponsors!