2022 Wisconsin Envirothon

Schools from across the state spent a rainy, blustery spring day testing their knowledge at various stations where they participated in multiple hands-on challenges.

Students 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.

This year’s Envirothon was a hybrid event, and students delivered a virtual team presentation the week prior to the in-person competition. Students were given three weeks to prepare their team presentations, which were based around this year’s Current Issue: Waste to Resources.

Sun Prairie High School FFA took the title of Overall winner for the High School level, and will represent Wisconsin at the National Conservation Foundation-Envirothon taking place July 24-July 30, 2022 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

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First Place Winners

Overall Winners

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

First Place FFA School - Sun Prairie High School FFA

Aquatic Ecology

High School - Ladysmith High School
Middle School - Fox River Academy

Forestry

High School - Ladysmith High School
Middle School - Fox River Academy

Soils and Land Use

High School - Wildlands Charter High School
Middle School - Aldo Leopold Community School

Wildlife

High School -Sun Prairie High School FFA
Middle School -Fox River Academy Team

Team Presentations

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

Final Score Sheet

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

Sun Prairie High School FFA took the title of Overall winner for the High School level, and will represent Wisconsin at the National Conservation Foundation-Envirothon taking place July 24-July 30, 2022 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Meet Team Wisconsin 2022!

We asked the team members to introduce themselves and tell us their favorite thing about competing in the NCF-Envirothon.

Emma Washington, Senior

I am interested in agricultural education, animal husbandry, FFA, and finding solutions to current environmental issues. My favorite things about NCF-Envirothon were getting to expand my knowledge about the environment outside of Wisconsin, learning about the impact that our waste products have on the environment, and measures we take to reduce that impact.

Logan Culbertson, Senior

As well as FFA; I also play football, which I really enjoy. I enjoyed the Envirothon and it gave me a great opportunity to advance my knowledge. I’m hoping this year will, I will be able to further my knowledge in the environment and continue to learn more and more.

Daniel Reid, Junior

Some of my interests are Hunting, Fishing, Running and FFA. My favorite things about NCF Envirothon were competing, making new friends with other teams and creating amazing memories with our team that I’ll never forget.

Jackson Nesbit, Junior

My interests are nature, theater, FFA, and photography. My favorite things about the NCF-Envirothon was meeting people from all over North America, playing games with the new friends we made, and learning about the environment in a hands on way with knowledgeable professionals.

Myler Maughan, Junior

I will be attending Sun Prairie East High School, and I have a variety of interests including: hockey, pole vaulting, and running cross country. In my free time I enjoy camping, biking, wildlife, my two dogs, and working as a lifeguard. Meeting people with similar interests, competing as a representative of Sun Prairie, and continuing to bond with my advisors and teammates, we’re all part of what I enjoyed about the NCF Envirothon.

“We love the Envirothon, it gives the students the best opportunity to work together to show off their academic skills they have learned in the classroom in real world scenarios. It is the true application of their learning.”

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

Team Wisconsin enjoys an in-person NCF-Envirothon

Forty teams from across the U.S. and Canada traveled to this year’s competition, from July 24-29, hosted by the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Sun Prairie High School took first place in the state competition, which qualified them to represent Wisconsin on the international stage.

During the week-long competition, students demonstrated their knowledge on soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, and wildlife management through written exams and hands-on testing at field stations. Teams also prepared an oral presentation on this year’s Current Issue, “Waste to Resources.”

The students also had opportunities to connect with new friends during a Fun Day visit to Kings Island Amusement Park and a closing Dance & DJ night.

To see the final standings for the NCF-Envirothon, visit, envirothon.org/the-competition/current-competition/


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