Area Envirothon

The Virginia Envirothon is a natural resources competition for high school students. Students work in teams of five. Teams can be created through school clubs, classes, home school groups, 4-H groups, scout troops, local nature centers etc.  The only requirements of a team are a minimum of five students and one adult advisor/chaperone.

• The Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a local competition each year.
• The teams are tested on their knowledge of natural resources – soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatics and a current environmental issue.
• Written and hands-on problem solving is required along with an oral presentation formulating a strategy for addressing an environmental issues problem.
• The winner at the local competition advances to the area and potentially the state competition.
• The state winner represents Virginia in the National Envirothon.

​To volunteer or get more information on the local Eastern Shore competition, contact the Education Director, Julie Head at (757) 302-4433.