​Envirothon: Building Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders

Envirothon is New York State’s premier environmental education competition for high school students.
Through hands-on learning, teamwork, and outdoor field experiences, Envirothon challenges students to apply their knowledge of natural resource management while building critical thinking and leadership skills.
Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District supports local teams by providing guidance, resources, and connections to conservation professionals.
What is Envirothon?

Envirothon is a hands-on environmental and natural resource education program for high school students across New York State. It combines classroom learning with outdoor field experiences and challenges students to apply their knowledge to real-world environmental issues.

Who can participate?

Envirothon is open to students in grades 9–12, including public, private, charter, and homeschooled students. Teams consist of five students.

Do teams need an advisor?

Yes. Each team must have an advisor; however, the advisor does not need to be a teacher. Advisors may be parents, guardians, homeschool coordinators, or community members.

What topics do students study?

Teams are tested in five core areas of environmental science:

  • Soils and Land Use
  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Forestry
  • Wildlife
  • Current Environmental Issues
What skills do students gain?

Envirothon helps students develop teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while exploring careers in agriculture, conservation, environmental science, and natural resource management.

How does Montgomery County Soil & Water support Envirothon?

Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District supports Envirothon teams by helping advisors get started, providing educational resources, offering review sessions, and connecting students with local conservation professionals.

How do we get started?

If you are interested in forming a team or serving as an advisor, please contact Scott Davis at Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District. [email protected] (518)853-7008 We are happy to help guide you through the process and connect you with additional resources.