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North Dakota Envirothon
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| Sargent Central High School won the 2009 ND Envirothon competition, again! |
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ND State Envirothon
The first North Dakota Envirothon competition was held May 7-8, 2000, at the Wesley Acres Bible Camp, north of Valley City, North Dakota. Four teams attended the competition, each with five members and coaches. Also in attendance were volunteers and guests from a wide range of organizations and agencies from nearly every corner of the state and one Canadian province.
In 2009, North Dakota is working with just under 90 teams participating from 35 schools, 4-H Clubs and FFA groups across the state! The ND State Envirothon competition was held at the Crystal Springs Camp from May 7-9, 2009. Sargent High School won, again!
WHAT IS THE ENVIROTHON?
The North Dakota Envirothon is a problem-solving natural resource competition for high school students. Students receive real life, hands-on training in the areas of forestry, soil, water, wildlife and a current environmental issue. Natural resource professionals, dedicated citizens and teachers offer their time to work with these students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to make wise decisions in the future concerning natural resource and environmental issues.
Team training usually takes place throughout the entire school year. While learning about natural resources, their benefits and a variety of environmental issues, students also develop communication skills and build conservation partnerships. Students learn the skill of working and thinking as a team to assess natural resource issues affecting the environment. They learn to consider each other's opinions and rely on the strengths of their team members. The result is students who become enthusiastic, environmentally aware, action-oriented decision makers of the future.
In the late spring, each school selects a team of five students and one alternate to represent their school at the state ND Envirothon competition in May. Young minds love a challenge, especially one that involves the environment. The idea of matching wits with their peers stimulates, inspires and excites while being competitive and having fun.
For more information on forming a team for your club, school, or organization, or to get the ...
FREE ND ENVIROTHON VIDEO
North Dakota made a 15-minute "ND Envirothon" video that is free on loan to view or show to your school or an organization.
CONTACT:
Diane Olson, ND Envirothon Coordinator (701) 845-1674 or diane.olson@hughes.net
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Funding
Funding for the 2009 ND Envirothon was provided by the following:
Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education - lead sponsor and:
American General Contractors, Inc.
Bank Forward
Barnes County SCD
Barnes County Wildlife Federation
Canon USA, Inc.
Cass County SCD
Cenex Harvest States
Dakota Prairies RC&D
EPA 319 Grant
K2S Engineering, Inc.
Lake Agassiz RC&D
Leevers SuperValu
Mouse River Loop Envirothon
ND Association of Soil Conservation Districts
ND Game and Fish Department
ND Department of Health
ND Forest Service
ND State Soil Conservation Committee
ND State Water Commission
Northern Plains RC&D
Pizza Corner, Inc.
Red River RC&D
Sheyenne James RC&D
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Turtle Mountain Outdoor Learning Center
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
USDA Forest Service
Williston Basin RC&D
Xtreme Printing
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Contact Information
Diane Olson, ND Envirothon Coordinator
4035 119 Avenue Southeast
Valley City, North Dakota 58072
Tel: 701.845.1674
E-mail: dianeolson@hughes.net
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Additional Related Information
Documents
ND 2010 Envirothon Timeline
File Size: 44.08 kb
2010 ND Envirothon Timeline
Envirothon Rules and Regulations
File Size: 33.37 kb
Envirothon Rules and Regulations
Envirothon Appeals Guidelines
File Size: 221 kb
Envirothon Appeals Guidelines
Envirothon Appeals Form
File Size: 219.5 kb
Envirothon Appeals Form
2010 ND Envirothon Health and Photo Release Form
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2010 ND Envirothon Health and Photo Release Form
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