2023 Wisconsin Envirothon Results

Envirothon medals
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winning team
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Schools from across the state spent a sunny, chilly spring day testing their knowledge at various stations where they participated in multiple hands-on challenges. These exams are based on four categories: aquatic ecology, forestry, soils/land use, and wildlife.

Teams identified tree species and measured tree diameters in the woods and assessed the engineering and agronomic properties of soils at the soils and land use station. They also identified aquatic invertebrates and invasive plants, as well as wildlife pelts and tracks. Additionally, they tested their classroom knowledge on written exams.

Students also had three weeks to prepare a team presentation, which provides an opportunity to join fundamental knowledge and reasoning ability to understand and articulate today’s critical environmental concerns. This year’s Current Issue: Adapting to a Changing Climate.

Sun Prairie East High School took the title of Overall winner in the High School level and will represent Wisconsin at the National Conservation Foundation-Envirothon taking place July 23-July 29, 2023 at Mount Allison University-New Brunswick, Canada.

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Sun Prairie East High School took the title of Overall winner in the High School level and will represent Wisconsin at the National Conservation Foundation-Envirothon taking place July 23-July 29, 2023 at Mount Allison University-New Brunswick, Canada.

“I am always amazed at the well-rounded career experience the students learn from competing in this competition. It gives students the opportunity to utilize tools and skills used in the field of these careers in natural resources and environmental sciences. It is truly preparing them for their futures.”

- Kristen Kvalheim, Sun Prairie East High School Agricultural Education Global Food and Sustainability Academy FFA Advisor

First Place Winners

Overall Winners

High School - Sun Prairie High School FFA
Middle School- Aldo Leopold Community School

First Place FFA School - Elkhorn High School FFA

Aquatic Ecology

High School - Onalaska High School
Middle School – Aldo Leopold Community School

Forestry

High School - Ladysmith High School
Middle School – Aldo Leopold Community School

Soils and Land Use

High School – Elkhorn High School FFA
Middle School - Aldo Leopold Community School

Wildlife

High School -Sun Prairie High School
Middle School – Alma Middle School

Team Presentations

High School – Mt. Horeb High School FFA
Middle School - Aldo Leopold Community School

Final Score Sheet

View the final score sheet to see all team scores and rankings.

NCF-Envirothon

Team Wisconsin competes on international stage

Sun Prairie East High School embarked on an exciting journey to Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada representing Wisconsin in the NCF-Envirothon in July.

The trip kicked off with teams participating in the grand opening ceremonies and engaging in a merch trading session. On Monday, teams eagerly loaded onto buses for a day filled with training stations, returning to campus for supper and evening studies before enjoying games. Tuesday was dedicated to rigorous field tests, followed by a visit to the Irving Eco-Centre: La Dune de Boutouche, one of the few remaining great sand dunes on the northeastern coastline of North America. Wednesday brought a day of adventure in the port City of Saint John as teams and advisors embarked on a bus trip to the GenAction Expo, an event designed to bring awareness to environmental projects and careers. With Thursday came intense preparation and a night of relaxing games, as teams prepared for Friday’s oral presentations on this year’s Current Issue: Adapting a Changing Climate. The five team members included: Emma Washington, Jackson Nesbit, Daniel Reid, Mylerson Maughan and Emily Sydow. Jackson Nesbit, a senior, reflects on the team's experiences with Envirothon over the last two years. Learn more about their adventures!

Envirothon Reflections

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