Franklin County Envirothon

2022 Franklin County Envirothon Winning Team: James Buchanan Mourning Doves

Adams Electric Cooperative | Donald Spickler Insurance LLC | Frito-Lay | Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. | The Butcher Shoppe | Mercersburg Lions Club

WHAT is Envirothon?

Envirothon is a natural resource environmental education program that combines classroom learning and outdoor activities to challenge students to think critically about the natural world and their roles in it.

The FIVE areas of study for Envirothon field testing are:

• Aquatic Ecology
• Forestry
• Soils & Land Use
• Wildlife
• A Current Environmental Issue

WHY participate in Envirothon?

This program provides many invaluable lessons to Franklin County students, including:

• Teambuilding
• Sportsmanship
• Wise stewardship of natural resources
• Understanding ecosystems and our environment

Many students who participate in their county Envirothon go on to pursue further education in conservation, environmental science, and other natural resource-related field.

WHO competes in Envirothon?

The Franklin County Envirothon is open to all middle and high school students from all educational units!

WHEN is the 2023 Franklin County Envirothon?

Tuesday, April 18th

WHERE is the 2023 Franklin County Envirothon?

Cowans Gap State Park (6235 Aughwick Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224)

Proud Partners of the 2023 Franklin County Envirothon

PA Game Commission

PA Department of Environmental Protection

PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Fulton County Conservation District

The mission of the Pennsylvania Envirothon is to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the natural resource challenges facing today’s world.

Learn more about Envirothon:

• PA Envirothon
• North American Envirothon