Massachusetts
Envirothon is a statewide
environmental education program
for high school age youth 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
Mass
Envirothon is a network of environmental professionals and concerned
citizens.
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 |
sharing
resources & expertise |
team
sponsorship |
volunteering
at the event |
cash
and in-kind contributions, large and small |
joining
the Mass Envirothon committee |
event
hosting |
|
How
does it 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.
Envirothon
Introduction for Teams (Powerpoint presentation)
Envirothon Fact Sheet
Massachusetts Envirothon in past years (Winners,
Evaluation, Photos, Stories, etc.)
For General Information, Contact
the Massachusetts Envirothon
319 Littleton Road Suite 205, Westford,
MA 01886 Phone: 978-692-9395
