Environmental science requires a grounding in so many disciplines that teamwork is a must.  Students have a chance to specialize in the fields of:  aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and a current issue unique to that year. Throughout the year, students are taught the basics of each field. Before the Envirothon an expert in each field teaches more in depth topics.  Students form teams composed of a specialist in each field and compete in challenges that pertain to each field.

This year's issue:

Recreational Impacts Upon Natural Resources. 

Throughout the soil conservation training, students learned the true meaning of getting 'dirty'. Some activities included soil sampling, taking slopes with a clinometer, and learning the different layers of soil. Students also learn the importance of soil conservation and how erosion can have a detrimental effect on our world.