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2023 PA Envirothon Testing Day Announced
Delaware County Wins the 2022 Pennsylvania Envirothon

Pennsylvania Envirothon is excited to be represented by Delaware County’s Penncrest High School in the 2022 NCF-Envirothon international competition. The NCF-Envirothon is being hosted by Ohio, July 24 – 30. Results of the 2022 PA Envirothon sorted by County
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Pennsylvania Envirothon Launches Free Environmental Education App with Digital-first Sponsor PSECU

Recently, Pennsylvania Envirothon, a statewide competition that educates high school students in natural resources and environmental sciences and emphasizes the importance of environmental sensitivity, and Digital-first Sponsor PSECU, launched a free, educational app. Dubbed “Pennsylvania Envirothon,” the app is now available for download for both Android and Apple devices. “Envirothon is a fun, academic event.… [Continue Reading]

Hundreds of teachers and professionals throughout Pennsylvania guide high school students through this natural resource environmental education program that combines classroom learning and outdoor activities. This exposure to nature and seeing how humans impact the natural world provide invaluable lessons for understanding ecosystems and our environment.

At the Envirothon, teams of five high school students compete in field testing using their knowledge in five topic areas – Soils and Land Use, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, and Environmental Issues. A current environmental issue is chosen each year as the “hot topic” for the focus of this station as well as the oral presentation component.

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For 2023, the Pennsylvania Envirothon will again be a "hybrid" competition. The testing day event will be held Wednesday May 24, 2023 onsite at Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg and the oral component will be held similarly to 2022 with all teams participating. Dates for the oral component will be announced later.

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Aquatic Ecology
Students work alongside aquatic biologists to assess the quality… READ MORE »
Forestry
With the guidance of professional foresters, students learn basic… READ MORE »
Current Issues
Challenged by field professionals, students work as a… READ MORE »
Soils and Land Use
Professional soil scientists help students learn about soil structure,… READ MORE »
Oral Component
All teams are expected to participate in the Oral… READ MORE »
Wildlife
A favorite for many Envirothon participants, students learn first… READ MORE »

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