What is the Envirothon?
The Envirothon is a yearly competition for students in grades 9-12 to demonstrate their knowledge of the environment and natural resources. Students, in teams of 5, are tested on their knowledge of soil and land use, wildlife, forestry, aquatic ecology, and a current environmental issue.
The contest is a great opportunity for students to gain practical, hands-on skills that will be useful throughout their careers. Students have the chance to improve their teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving while participating. Envirothon connects students to professional, seasoned experts, inspiring the next generation of environmental professionals.
Locations:
Related resources:
Stark SWCD’s Envirothon resources
Cuyahoga SWCD’s Envirothon resources
Past Tests with answers from 2019 (towards bottom of page)
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2025’s coloring contest is open until March 21.
The annual coloring contest is open to kindergarten – sixth grade.
Annual Contest Rules:
1. Students can use any 2D materials such as crayon, colored pencils, markers, collage, etc. (no digital).
2. Students must independently color their entry.
3. Entry slip (below the coloring page) must be completely filled out. Only the student’s first name, grade, & school will be shown in public to protect child safety and privacy.
4. Entries must be received by March 21. Mail or drop off entries to Medina County SWCD, 6090 Wedgewood Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
Categories:
Entries will be judged in these 5 grade categories: K & 1st; 2nd, 3rd; 4th; 5th & 6th.
Prizes:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category will be chosen based on coloring skills and the creative additions. Prizes will be given April 26, 12 noon at the Medina County Earth Day Festival
2024 Theme: May the Forest Be With You Always
2024 Medina County Winners:
1st Place at county: Jerry J.
2nd place at state
2nd Place at county: Giuliana H.
1st place at state
3rd Place: Emily S.
Congratulations to you all!
The annual NACD and NACD Auxiliary poster contest is open to youth in grades K-12. It provides students with a chance to have their art displayed as part of a national conservation outreach initiative. It is open to public, private, and home-schooled students.
The top three county entries will receive monetary awards from Medina SWCD: 1st place-$25, 2nd place- $15, 3rd place-$10. However, more posters may advance to state than just the overall top three. The top poster(s) from each of these five-grade divisions will continue to state: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12. Winners at state will move onto nationals. Winners at state and nationals also receive awards.
Theme for 2025: Home is Where the Habitat is.
Deadline: May 9th
*** Mail or drop off posters to Medina SWCD, 6090 Wedgewood Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256 ***
Contest Rules:
11”x17” option if posters are dropped off to the SWCD office
SWCD Evaluation:
Conservation message (50%), Visual layout (30%), Originality (10%), General Appeal (10%).
For questions contact Abby Costilow at 330-722-9318
For details visit NACD’s contest page
