Envirothon Competition

Students working outside.

Students evaluate a soil sample during the 2024 local Envirothon competition.

The Virginia Envirothon is a natural resources competition for high school students. Teams can be created through a variety of organizations, including school clubs, classes, home school groups, 4-H groups, Scout troops, and local nature centers.  Teams must have a minimum of five students and one adult advisor/chaperone.

The teams are tested on their knowledge of natural resources – soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatics, and a current environmental issue.  Written and hands-on problem solving is required, along with an oral presentation formulating a strategy for addressing an environmental problem.

The Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors the local competition, and the winner at the local competition advances to the area and potentially the state competition. The state winner represents Virginia in the national Envirothon competition.

For more information, contact Megan Trice at 540-534-3051 or megan.trice@svswcd.org.

2026 Envirothon Competition Details

Local Envirothon Competition– April 14th, 2026– Hillandale Park- Harrisonburg, VA

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Area Envirothon Competition– April 28th, 2026 – Grand Caverns – Grottoes, VA

State Envirothon Competition – May 17-18th, 2026 – Eastern Mennonite University – Harrisonburg, VA