About Us
The Colorado Envirothon was established in 2012 by representatives from several agencies and organizations throughout Colorado, including the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts, the West Greeley Conservation District, the National FFA Association, the Colorado FFA Association, and the Colorado State Conservation Board. On May 5, 2013, Colorado held its first state competition.
Committee Members
- Tyler Neely, Vice President, Colorado Association of Conservation Districts
- Rose Banzhaf, Project Learning Tree Colorado & Colorado Envirothon
- Ben Berlinger, NRCS Affiliate Rangeland Resources Specialist
- Countless partner volunteers
What is Envirothon?
Envirothon is North America’s largest and most academically challenging high school environmental competition. The goal of Envirothon is to enhance students’ environmental literacy and enable them to make informed decisions regarding the environment.
Envirothon is a TEAM competition. Through several months of study, teams of five students prepare themselves for testing in wildlife biology, forestry, aquatics, soil science, and a current environmental issue. At Envirothon, teams must work together to answer knowledge-based questions in field-testing stations and apply that knowledge to solve real-life problems.
Why is Envirothon Important?
Colorado Envirothon goals include promoting a desire to learn more about the environment and develop knowledge and skills to apply the basic principles and practices of natural resource management, enabling students to become environmentally aware and action-oriented citizens, and to promote the stewardship of natural resources through the development of critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
State & National Competition
The Colorado Envirothon is held over two days in March of each year. At the state competition, students will participate in seminars led by natural resource professionals, create solutions to real-life problems, and present them to a panel of experts. They will also compete at field-testing stations in wildlife biology, forestry, aquatics, and soil science, and address a current environmental issue.
The winning team at the state level advances to an all-expenses-paid five-day trip to the NCF Envirothon in July or August, which is held in a different location each year. Teams at the NCF North American Envirothon compete for scholarships totaling $25,000.
What can you do to help?
Join us in spreading the word to your communities and school contacts about this essential, life-changing opportunity for all Colorado high school students!