Have you heard of Envirothon?

While we're getting ready for fall, let's talk about opportunities.  Is your young teen a naturalist?  Have you heard of Envirothon?  I've had teams compete.  Home-school teens are welcome!  In an ideal world, Envirothon is a club, sponsored by the local conservation district, with regional, state, and national events.  My best team met after school, took on special seminars from experts, and made it to the state competition.  Now is the time to locate the education specialist at the local conservation district to get more information about Envirothon.  Our community has a web site; many do not.  Don't let that deter you.  Call them up and ask about Envirothon.  The Virginia Envirothon website posts dates and times for events and has a decent description. See the trainings listed?  We had different specialists come to our school: macro-invertebrates, forestry, soils, tracks, fire science, watersheds, etc.  Some topics are part of the competition every year.  Each year, there is one special section with a specific theme requiring a presentation.  If you do decide to compete, check Envirothon websites for different states.  You'll want all the resources you can find in order to compete successfully.  If your teen love nature, try it!