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What is Envirothon?
Mass Envirothon is a statewide environmental education program for high school youths and their advisors.
The Massachusetts Envirothon challenges young people to:
  • Get outdoors and explore -- and gain hands-on knowledge and experience of Massachusetts ecosystems
  • Engage with their communities -- and develop skills for investigating local environmental issues and participating in community decisions and action
  • Test their environmental knowledge and skills in a challenging competition
  • Grow in their commitment to stewardship of the environment and natural resources
  • Cultivate a curiosity and a love of learning in science
  • Increase their awareness of career opportunities in the environmental field
What kind of partnerships can we make through this?
   The Massachusetts Envirothon network includes scientists, educators, local officials, policy-makers, business people, resource managers, community activists, and parents who are committed to preparing the next generation of environmentally literate citizens and professionals.

   The program offers a variety of ways for individuals, businesses, agencies, and community organizations to be involved as program partners, including
    • program sponsorship
    • team sponsorship
    • cash and in-kind contributions, large and small
    • event hosting
    • sharing resources & expertise
    • volunteering at the event
    • joining the Mass Envirothon committee
How does Envirothon work?
Envirothon teams representing schools and community organizations prepare through the year for a statewide event in May that tests their knowledge of forest, wildlife, water, and soil resources, and current environmental issues. The program stresses the interdependence of human and natural systems and emphasizes hands-on, team-oriented problem solving and community involvement. Massachusetts Envirothon offers opportunities throughout the school year, including resource materials for use in the classroom, workshops geared to both teachers and students, and opportunities to encounter environmental professionals in action.The winning team is entitled to compete in the Canon (North American) Envirothon.