Envirothon
Empowering the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
Michigan Envirothon is a hands-on, team-based environmental education competition for high school students. It challenges youth to think critically about real-world natural resource issues.
Top teams from the Michigan competition advance to represent the state at the NCF-Envirothon—an international stage that brings together students from across the U.S., Canada, and China.
Michigan Envirothon is proudly supported in part by a grant from USDA-NRCS Michigan and is managed by the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD).
Michigan Envirothon is proudly supported in part by a grant from USDA-NRCS Michigan and is managed by the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD).Get a full overview of the program, structure, and learning outcomes.
Competition Topics
Each Envirothon team is tested on five core areas:
- Forestry
- Soils and Land Use
- Aquatic Ecology
- Wildlife
- Current Issue (changes annually)
Teams also prepare an oral presentation proposing real-world solutions to that year’s environmental challenge.
Who Can Participate?
Who Can Participate?- High school students (grades 9–12)
- Public, private, and homeschool teams
- Each team consists of up to 5 students + 1 advisor or coach
Interested in forming a team or coaching one? You’re welcome—no prior experience required!
Why Envirothon Matters
The Michigan Envirothon isn’t just a competition—it’s a gateway into environmental careers, scientific thinking, and civic responsibility. Many past participants have gone on to study natural resources, biology, environmental policy, and more.
It’s where future land stewards take their first steps.
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