Student Programs

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:

  • 2024 Area II Envirothon : TBD
  • 2024 State Competition: TBD
  • 2024 International Competition: TBD
  • To learn more about the NCF Envirothon Competition, visit www.envirothon.org.

Current Issue: TBD

Registration forms: 2023 Forms  (Rules & Regs, Waiver, Release Form, Registration)
Forms can be submitted to Medina SWCD via mail to 6090 Wedgewood Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256 or via email to kdocherty@medinaco.org. Contact Kellie Docherty with any questions at 330-722-9321.

Donation form: 2023 Area 2 Envirothon donation form

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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Coloring Contest

This year’s coloring contest went well! Thank you to all who participated in it, and we look forward to next year’s contest. 

Medina County Earth Day holds an annual coloring contest that follows the NACD poster contest theme. It is open to kindergarten – sixth grades. Prizes will be awarded at the Earth Day Event in April located at Buffalo Creek Retreat.  Prizes will be for first and second places in five categories; Kindergarten and first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. 

Contest Rules:
1. Students must use crayons or colored pencils only.
2. Students must independently color their entry.
3. Entry form must be filled out.
4. Entries must be received by March 31th. Mail entries to Medina County SWCD, 6090 Wedgewood Road, Medina, Ohio 44256

Contest is currently closed. Keep an eye out around February for its release. 

Poster Contest

An annual NACD and NACD Auxiliary poster contest  that 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. Each year, the winning posters reflect NACD’s annual Stewardship theme, and highlight the work of conservation districts and their state conservation associations, auxiliaries, and agencies to protect and enhance natural resources. The contest starts at the district level; winners advance to the state level, and then to the national level, where they receive recognition at NACD’s annual meeting.  

Theme for 2023 is “One Water.”  

For details visit NACD’s contest page.