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Carlisle, PA 17013-9101
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The Cumberland County Envirothon, presented by the Cumberland County Conservation District, is an academic competition that provides high school students hands-on field experience dealing with natural resource issues. Students complete five exams that test their knowledge on aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and a current issue, which was invasive species. 106 students participated this year and enjoyed the partially sunny day. Schools participating in the competition include Big Spring, Boiling Springs, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Cedar Cliff, Cumberland Valley, East Pennsboro, Mechanicsburg and Shippensburg.
Representatives from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Game Commission, the Conservation District, and Natural Resources Conservation Service administered the tests.
Once the competition was over, the students enjoyed a picnic lunch provided by the Conservation District. After lunch, the Conservation District handed out awards, made from Pennsylvania hardwood, to the top three teams at each station and the top three teams overall. All participating students and advisors received an Envirothon t-shirt sponsored by Adams Electric Cooperative.
If you are a teacher or know a teacher that may be interested in bringing students to our event, please contact the Conservation District.
Past Envirothon Champions
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