Envirothon
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:
- April 24, 2024 Area II Envirothon
- Wayne SWCD
- Kidron Community Park, 4434 Kidron Rd, Kidron, OH 44636
- Wayne SWCD Envirothon Website
- Registration Form
- Release Form
- Donation form: 2024 Area 2 Envirothon donation form
- Forms should be submitted to Wayne SWCD:
Wayne SWCD, 428 W. Liberty St. Wooster, Ohio 44691. - Contact Kellie Docherty with any questions at 330-722-9321.
- June 3-5, 2024 State Competition:
- Hocking College, Athens County
- https://ofswcd.org/envirothon.html
- July 28- August 3, 2024 International Competition:
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, New York - To learn more about the NCF Envirothon Competition, visit www.envirothon.org.
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Current Issue: Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future
Related resources:
Stark SWCD’s Envirothon resources
Cuyahoga SWCD’s Envirothon resources
Past Tests with answers from 2019 (towards bottom of page)
**** If busing costs are a concern, some teachers are looking into options to share costs and rides. Contact our office and we can connect teachers to one another to help figure out options. ****
Coloring Contest
2024’s coloring contest is closed.
The annual coloring contest is open to kindergarten – sixth grades. Prizes will be awarded at the Earth Day Festival.
Prizes will be for first and second places in five categories; Kindergarten and first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
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 form must be filled out.
4. Entries must be received by March 15. Mail entries to Medina County SWCD, 6090 Wedgewood Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
2024 Medina County Winners:
1st Place: Jerry J.
2nd Place: Giuliana H. 
3rd Place: Emily S.
Congratulations to you all as you move onto state!
Poster Contest
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 posters in each category of the national contest will receive monetary prizes.
At the Medina County local level, the top three posters out of all entries will be awarded a monetary prize and advance to the state level contest.
Theme for 2025 will be coming in 2025
2024’s coloring contest is closed.
Deadline: is closed.
*** Mail or drop off posters to Medina SWCD, 6090 Wedgewood Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256 ***
Contest Rules:
- Media: paint, crayon, colored pencil, stickers, paper, and other 2 dimensional supplies
- Size: 8.5”x11” and packaged so poster remains flat in mail
- All posters are to be created by an individual student, not a team of students
- A signed entry form needs to be taped on the poster’s back to be eligible
- Entries are due by May 6th
Medina SWCD awards: 1st place-$25, 2nd place- $15, 3rd place-$10
SWCD Evaluation:
Conservation message (50%), Visual layout (30%), Originality (10%), General Appeal (10%)
Winners will be entered into the national contest.
For questions contact Abby Costilow at 330-722-9318
For details visit NACD’s contest page.