Envirothon
Envirothon is a national competition for high school students. Five member teams study provided reference material and participate in hands-on training in soils, aquatics, wildlife, forestry and current environmental issues. The competition includes an oral presentation in which students learn, in a real-life contest the complexities of solving problems while working as a team and having fun.
The 2017 Idaho Envirothon competition will be held April 24th and 25th at the Living Waters Ranch in Challis, Idaho with the North American Envirothon competition being held July 23-29, 2017 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
To see local Envirothon teams click link below.
Envirothon is a national competition for high school students. Five member teams study provided reference material and participate in hands-on training in soils, aquatics, wildlife, forestry and current environmental issues. The competition includes an oral presentation in which students learn, in a real-life contest the complexities of solving problems while working as a team and having fun.
The 2017 Idaho Envirothon competition will be held April 24th and 25th at the Living Waters Ranch in Challis, Idaho with the North American Envirothon competition being held July 23-29, 2017 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
To see local Envirothon teams click link below.
Click for more information on the Idaho Envirothon
Speech Contest
Students compete with others who have an interest in agriculture, resource conservation or the environment. Division awards are 1st-$100, 2nd- $75 and 3rd-$50 and state awards are 1st - $250, 2nd - $150 and 3rd - $100.
Students compete with others who have an interest in agriculture, resource conservation or the environment. Division awards are 1st-$100, 2nd- $75 and 3rd-$50 and state awards are 1st - $250, 2nd - $150 and 3rd - $100.
Natural Resources Camp
A week long camp for 12-14 year old students sponsored by the University of Idaho and Idaho Association of Conservation Districts near Ketchum, Idaho. The students study about soils, range, wildlife, forest and water in a fun and hands-on manner. They also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rappelling, fishing, volleyball, firearms safety, target shooting, and fireside sing-alongs. Teams also compete in the “Tournament of the Outdoors”. For more information, click on the link below or contact the Butte SWCD @ 208-527-8557 ext 101.
A week long camp for 12-14 year old students sponsored by the University of Idaho and Idaho Association of Conservation Districts near Ketchum, Idaho. The students study about soils, range, wildlife, forest and water in a fun and hands-on manner. They also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rappelling, fishing, volleyball, firearms safety, target shooting, and fireside sing-alongs. Teams also compete in the “Tournament of the Outdoors”. For more information, click on the link below or contact the Butte SWCD @ 208-527-8557 ext 101.
http://web.cals.uidaho.edu/nrc/
To download application for Natural Resource Camp, click on file.
| student-application-2017.pdf |
6th Grade Natural Resources Workshop
An all day out of the classroom experience. In the morning, the students learn about the wise use of natural resources from the professionals in the areas of soils, fish and wildlife, range, forest and water. Following a lunch provided by Butte SWCD, South Custer Fire District demonstrates their equipment and discusses fire safety. Walt Johnson, Butte SWCD supervisor, is chairman of the fire district.
For pictures click here.
An all day out of the classroom experience. In the morning, the students learn about the wise use of natural resources from the professionals in the areas of soils, fish and wildlife, range, forest and water. Following a lunch provided by Butte SWCD, South Custer Fire District demonstrates their equipment and discusses fire safety. Walt Johnson, Butte SWCD supervisor, is chairman of the fire district.
For pictures click here.
6th Grade Poster Contest
Students learn how to create a poster using natural resources as the subject. Butte SWCD Supervisors and staff make classroom presentations to the 6th graders within the district on the current theme and provide the poster paper. Local prizes are 1st-$25, 2nd-$15 and 3rd-$10. Winning posters go on the division, state and national contests.
To see winners and pictures click here.
Students learn how to create a poster using natural resources as the subject. Butte SWCD Supervisors and staff make classroom presentations to the 6th graders within the district on the current theme and provide the poster paper. Local prizes are 1st-$25, 2nd-$15 and 3rd-$10. Winning posters go on the division, state and national contests.
To see winners and pictures click here.
