Resources for Michigan Envirothon Teams

» 2010 Envirothon Timeline

» 2010 Michigan Envirothon Manual

» 2010 Michigan Envirothon Team Registration Form

» 2010 Michigan Envirothon Health/Release Form

» Become an Envirothon Team Advisor

2010 Online Study Resources

Agriculture

• Agriculture Learning Objectives and Resources List
• Teacher's Guide to Sustainable Agriculture Component

Aquatic Ecology

• Aquatic Ecology Learning Objectives List
• Macroinvertebrate Survey: Invertebrate Sample Collection and Preservation

Energy

• Energy Learning Objectives & Resources List
• Biofuel Student Glossary

Forestry

• Forestry Learning Objectives & Resources List

Soils/Geology

• Soils/Geology Learning Objectives & Resources List

Wildlife

• Wildlife Learning Objectives & Resources
• List of Common Wildlife Species

2010 Environmental Issue: “Protection of Groundwater through Urban, Agricultural & Environmental Planning”

• 2010 Environmental Issue Learning Objectives & Resources
• 2010 Environmental Issue Summary

Sample Test

• Sample test from the 2009 State Competition (held at Michigan State University in East Lansing). This sample is from the forest testing site, one of four testing sites used in the 2009 State Competition, answers are shown in bold print

Where to Look for Help...

Whether you are looking for resource materials to study, Resource Professionals to work one-on-one with your team, or ideas for Community Outreach Projects, these agencies/organizations may be your first stop for information:

• Michigan's Conservation Districts
• Michigan Department of Agriculture
• Michigan Department of Natural Resources
• Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Michigan United Conservation Club
• Urban Options
• The C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at MSU, Youth and Community Food
  

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Team Fundraising Ideas

Below are potential ideas for team fundraising activities. Please note that Michigan Envirothon does not necessarily endorse any of the fundraising programs, and has not researched them (for validity, success rate, etc.) to any extent.

Ink Cartridge Recycling

• Inkjet Recycling
• Recyclers USA
• Funding Factory
• Staples Recycle for Education
  

Cellular Phone Recycling

• EcoPhones or call 888-326-7466
  
  

Community Foundations can be an excellent source of small grants to fund Envirothon team activities. For a list of Michigan Community Foundations, click here.

Meijer Community Rewards - (if you live in a community near a Meijer location) visit site.

Other fundraising ideas

• Bake Sales
• Car Wash
• Native Plant sales in conjunction with the local Conservation District tree sale (contact your Conservation District)
• 50/50 Raffles (go to www.michigan.gov/cg for information & application)
• DTE Energy Foundation mini-grant ($750)
• National Environmental Excellence Awards
• Target Field Trip Grants
  

Resources for Michigan Envirothon Resource Professionals

» Resource Professionals Timeline & Checklist for State Competition

Please contact the Michigan Envirothon office if you are interested in serving as a Michigan Envirothon Resource Professional.

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Resources for Michigan Envirothon Volunteers

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General Information:

Download a printable version
of the Michigan Envirothon Brochure
for more information regarding teams,
rules, and whatever else you want
to say here.

Download the 2009 Michigan Envirothon Annual Report.

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Michigan Envirothon
c/o Michigan Association of Conservation Districts
3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 250
East Lansing, MI 48823
517.324.4421 PH
517.324.4435 FX
mienvirothon@macd.org

Michigan Envirothon Logo Files

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