The Manitoba Envirothon is an annual STEM-based environmental education competition for high school students, designed to encourage teamwork, problem-solving skills, and public speaking skills while fostering an appreciation for current environmental issues. Envirothon combines the exhilaration of team competition, the challenge of learning, and the experience of using gained knowledge in hands-on activities. This approach to environmental education helps students develop skills necessary to address environmental issues, such as teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and public debate.
Providing meaningful professional development opportunities to students and teachers alike, the program continues to serve as an excellent avenue for students with an interest in natural resources, to make important connections in the professional community, and to learn more about future career prospects in the natural sciences and its many related fields.
The competition welcomes high school students from across Manitoba to compete in teams of 5. Each student is provided extensive study resources for 5 topics: Aquatic Ecology, Wildlife Ecology, Plants & Forests, Soils & Land Use, and Integrated Watershed Management. The teams will then convene at one of five regional events happening around the province, competing in a field test and oral presentation. The top teams from the Regional Events will then go on to compete at the Provincial Event, where they have the chance to win a place at the National Conservation Foundation Competition alongside winners from other provinces and U.S. states.
How You Can Help
The Manitoba Envirothon has been driven by the passion and dedication of volunteers for almost 30 years. Each grant, donation, and sponsorship goes directly towards funding the regional and provincial events, whether it's facility rental & accommodation, field test materials & resources, a travel subsidy for teams, or t-shirts for participants.
By supporting the Manitoba Envirothon, you are helping provide a unique learning opportunity for students that connects them with nature, broadens their career horizons, and can help bolster their confidence in a team setting.
Interested in providing a corporate sponsorship to the Manitoba Envirothon? See our Sponsorship Catalogue for more information.
