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Register for upcoming workshops!

Wildlife Workshop: Saturday, March 21st from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/SYs4UUysTRVZLN6W9

Soils Workshop: Saturday, April 25th, from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/bjWzRk22H6UFZTn59

We are actively expanding our virtual content library to supplement the missed workshop in January. More information to come.
In the meantime, visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ctenvirothon

Five Core Topics

Soils

Envirothon students will learn about the importance of soil in natural resource – management and the inter relationships between soil, water, and other resources. Soil provides a growth medium for all plant life, including food and energy resources. Soil also provides habitat, filters and retains water.

Aquatics

Envirothon students learn through hands-on training with experts how to identify organisms from the Sound, fresh water streams/ponds, and vernal pools. Workshops cover skills and information necessary to protect our most vital natural resource from stormwater runoff, aquifer over-drawdown, invasive species and other negative impacts.

Wildlife

Diverse wildlife populations are valuable from many standpoints, as indicators of a healthy ecosystem, as well as recreation, and aesthetics. Understanding a species’ habits and needs is the first step in ensuring its survival. Proper protection and management of an animal’s habitat encourages optimum populations.

Forestry

Envirothon students will explore the dynamics, management and value of forest ecosystems with the help of professional foresters. Using the same tools that foresters use, they learn the basics of tree identification, tree and forest measurements and forest management strategies.

Current Issue Scenario

The current issue changes annually and reflects real issues facing environmental professionals. Envirothon students receive relevant topic information at a specially designed workshop. For the Envirothon event, students – prepare and present their solutions to the current issue challenge to a panel of judges.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

In accordance with applicable civil rights laws, the National Conservation Foundation Envirothon (NCFE), its offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering NCFE programs are prohibited from and shall not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by NCFE.

Donations

The Northwest Conservation District is donating proceeds from the sales of all Kalmia varieties at their Earth Day Plant Sale this year to the 2028 NCF Envirothon in CT. Pre-order a Kalmia here and help support the cause: https://nwcd.org/product-category/envirothon/ Pre-order by April 15th or purchase Day-of-Sale on April 24th, 25th, or 26th, 2026 at the Goshen Fairgrounds.
The Connecticut Envirothon relies on the generous contribution of funds and in-kind services to support its yearly programs of student workshops, teacher resources, and the annual field event. Recent and continuing reductions in state and federal funding have left the future of this program in peril, at a time when program benefits are vital.
These donations allow us to provide a variety of resource based high quality educational programming to high school students and teachers. Please help by spreading this message and visiting the 'Get Involved/Contribute' tab above.