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.

Local Teams Place in 2024 Area 1 Competition

Two local teams, Harrisonburg High School and Eastern Mennonite School, advance to the state Envirothon competition May 19-20 at Radford University after placing first and third in Area 1 competition April 30.


Local Competition 2024

Two high school students examine a log.

Students examine damage on a log during the 2024 local competition.

All three winners at the local competition, held April 9 at Hillandale Park in Harrisonburg, advance to the Area I competition April 30 at McCormick Farm in Raphine.

First – Harrisonburg High School

Second – Eastern Mennonite School

Third – Broadway High School

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