Competition National Conservation Foundation
NCF-Envirothon
Teams of five test hands-on field knowledge of soils, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and a rotating current issue, advancing from area to state to the North American finals. California entries go through California Envirothon.
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What this opportunity is really like
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What you would do
Teams of five test hands-on field knowledge of soils, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife, and a rotating current issue, moving from area to state to the North American finals.
Why it might be worth your time
It's field-based rather than a written exam, and with five members a team can cover different stations. California entries route through California Envirothon.
Is it a good fit?
For grades 9–12 in environmental science and biology, in teams of five.
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