What Is Envirothon?
The Envirothon is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources among high school students. The Envirothon tests students’ knowledge of soils, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology, current environmental issues and encourages cooperative decision-making and team building. While each student on a team is challenged to contribute their personal best, the score that counts at the end is the team score.
In Ohio, the Envirothon is sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD). Five Area Envirothons are conducted around Ohio late each spring. The top four teams from each of these Area competitions progress to the state contest in June.
A team consists of five students, all from the same high school. High Schools can register up to 3 teams to compete. An adult advisor(s) will complete the Team Registration Form, but is not permitted to assist the team during the competition.
The 2026 Area 5 Envirothon will take place April 16 at Rocky Fork Lake State Park in Highland County
Links to Learn About and Register for the 2026 Envirothon
Franklin SWCD is able to provide presentations, resource materials to teams, and assist with registration costs for teams in Franklin County. We are also able to assist with the $50 participation fee for teams in Franklin County. Please contact us for additional information or to schedule a program.
It is our hope, as natural resource professionals, to push the minds of young people to realize the interrelationship of all living things and to look towards the future of resource management. We are always looking for Envirothon volunteers, mentors and sponsors. If you or your business are interested in becoming involved, please
get in contact with our education team!
Envirothon Photo Gallery