Envirothon NB

07/25/2026

Congratulations to this year’s top 10 teams of the NCF-Envirothon competition in Mississippi.

07/19/2026

🌿 Good luck to all teams competing this week at the 2026 NCF-Envirothon in Starkville, Mississippi!

Envirothon New Brunswick and the Canadian Woodlands Forum’s Becky Geneau continues to serve on the NCF-Envirothon Operating Committee.

Wishing all students an amazing week of learning, teamwork, and success!

👏👏 THANK YOU 👏👏

The NCF-Envirothon Operating Committee is composed of appointed representatives from across the five regions in North America. These dedicated individuals provide recommendations to the NCF Board of Trustees, update curriculum & competition rules, and more to aid the program in better serving educators and students.

Please join us in thanking the operating committee for the many hours that were dedicated to this year’s NCF-Envirothon competition.

05/30/2026

NEW for the Agricultural Education Day! 🌱🐾🌲

We’re excited to welcome the Stanley Consolidated School Provincial Champion Envirothon Team to the Stanley Fairgrounds!

The team will be hosting a series of fun, interactive educational stations including:

🐾 Wildlife tracks & s**t identification game
🌲 Forestry station featuring a real tree cross section
🌱 Hands-on soil testing activities

Come learn from one of New Brunswick’s top Envirothon teams and explore the world of forestry, wildlife, and soil science through hands-on activities for all ages!

05/14/2026

🌲 Supporting Educators. Strengthening Awareness. Investing in the Future. 🌲

The Forests Worth Knowing: Atlantic Teachers’ Tour continues to provide educators with a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that increases awareness and understanding of Atlantic Canada’s forest sector, sustainability practices, environmental stewardship, and career opportunities.

The 2026 tour will be held August 10–13 in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, bringing together teachers from across the Atlantic Provinces to connect directly with forestry operations, industry professionals, researchers, and communities.

This program is offered FREE to educators thanks to the generous financial support of the forestry sector and related organizations. Your support helps:
✔ Advance environmental and forestry education
✔ Build stronger connections between educators and industry
✔ Provide accurate, experiential learning opportunities
✔ Inspire future generations to learn about sustainable forest management and natural resources

🌿 Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies, organizations, and industry partners who want to support this impactful initiative.

Learn more at: https://teacherstour.com/sponsors/

05/14/2026

🌲 Atlantic Canadian Teachers & Educators — This Opportunity is for You! 🌲
Applications are open for the 2026 Forests Worth Knowing: Atlantic Teachers’ Tour taking place August 10–13, 2026, in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
This immersive professional learning experience gives educators the opportunity to explore Atlantic Canada’s forest sector through hands-on learning, field tours, mill and operation visits, and conversations with forestry and environmental professionals.

Participants gain:
✔ Real-world connections to sustainability and natural resource education
✔ Experiential learning opportunities to bring back to the classroom
✔ Increased understanding of forestry, environmental stewardship, and innovation
✔ Access to resources, experts, and networking opportunities
Best of all — the program is FREE for teachers thanks to the support of the forest sector across the Atlantic Provinces.

If you know an educator who would enjoy this experience, share this post and encourage them to apply!

🌿 Learn more and apply at: TeachersTour.com

05/05/2026

From fieldwork to forward-thinking solutions – Envirothon NB 2026 Day 2 of Envirothon NB brought teams into the spotlight for the Oral Presentations—where research, teamwork, and real-world problem solving take centre stage.

This year’s current environmental issue: Non-Point Source Pollution.
Teams were challenged to take on the role of land developers in the a watershed with a complex landscape where forests, waterways, wildlife habitat, recreation, and community development all intersect.

Their Challenge:
💧 Plan a 130-hectare residential and recreational development
🌱 Protect wetlands, waterways, and sensitive habitats
🏘️ Balance growth with environmental sustainability
🌊 Reduce non-point source pollution from runoff and land use

After preparing in advance, each team delivered a 20-minute presentation to a panel of five natural resource and environmental education experts—sharing their vision, defending their decisions, and proposing practical solutions.

This is Envirothon—where students move beyond learning facts to applying knowledge in meaningful ways.

🏆 Top 4 Oral Presentation Teams out of 12.

🥇 1st Place
Climate Crew – Stanley Consolidated School
Gideon Chamberlain, Dale Green, Kennedy Green, Cole Hunter, Emmeline Pinnock

🥈 2nd Place
Saint Mac’s W**d Wacks – Saint Malachy’s Memorial High School
Toluwanimi Akintoye, Sarah Daigle, Willow McGrath, Conor Wilson

🥉 3rd Place
Marvelous Muskrats – Tantramar Regional High School
Augustus Cary, Chloe Heath, Ziddane Magdasoc, Crystianna Phinney, Nikol Rimski

👏 These teams showcased not only strong environmental understanding, but the confidence and communication skills to present solutions that matter.

💡 Want to see students turn ideas into impact? That’s Envirothon NB.


Forests Worth Knowing - Atlantic Teachers' Tour
Canadian Woodlands Forum UNB Forestry and Environmental Management Fredericton Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc. Mount Allison University Maritime College of Forest Technology NBEN RENB NCF-Envirothon

05/05/2026

Digging deeper – Envirothon NB 2026

Envirothon NB students went beyond the surface—literally. The Geology/Soils & Land Use Field Test challenged teams to uncover how what’s beneath our feet shapes everything around us.

This station brought real-world science to life:
⛏️ Exploring a soil pit—horizons, drainage, slope & formation
🧱 Determining soil texture & color using field techniques
🪨 Connecting rock types to soil fertility and land use
🌱 Understanding agriculture, forestry, and environmental impacts
🌎 Linking soil health to water quality, ecosystems, and communities

It’s hands-on, critical thinking that shows how soil is the foundation of life—and decision-making.

🏆 Geology/Soils & Land Use – Top Teams

🥇 1st Place
Climate Crew – Stanley Consolidated School
Gideon Chamberlain, Dale Green, Kennedy Green, Cole Hunter, Emmeline Pinnock

🥈 2nd Place
Saint Mac’s W**d Wacks – Saint Malachy’s Memorial High School
Toluwanimi Akintoye, Sarah Daigle, Willow McGrath, Conor Wilson

🥉 3rd Place
Marvelous Muskrats – Tantramar Regional High School
Augustus Cary, Chloe Heath, Ziddane Magdasoc, Crystianna Phinney, Nikol Rimski

👏 These teams proved that understanding the ground beneath us is key to shaping a sustainable future.

🌱 Curious about Envirothon NB? This is where students get their hands dirty, ask big questions, and discover how they can make an impact.
Envirothon NB—led by the Canadian Woodlands Forum and guided by a Provincial Steering Committee of natural resource professionals—engages students in hands-on learning that builds practical skills while tackling real-world environmental challenges.



Canadian Woodlands Forum
Fredericton Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre
UNB Forestry and Environmental Management
Maritime College of Forest Technology
Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
Mount Allison University
NCF-Envirothon

05/05/2026

🦉🐾 Can you read the signs of the wild? – Envirothon NB 2026

At the Envirothon NB field sites, students weren’t just answering questions—they were thinking like wildlife biologists.

The Wildlife Field Test Station challenged teams to interpret the natural world the way experts do:
🐾 Tracking animals by footprints, s**t & signs
🦴 Identifying species from skulls, pelts & mounts
🦅 bird calls, wings & frog calls
🌎 Understanding habitats, biodiversity & food webs
🧠 Applying real conservation thinking—including climate change impacts on species

It’s part detective work, part science, and all hands-on learning.

🏆 Wildlife Field Test – Top Teams

🥇 1st Place
Climate Crew – Stanley Consolidated School
Gideon Chamberlain, Dale Green, Kennedy Green, Cole Hunter, Emmeline Pinnock

🥈 2nd Place
Eco-Lions** – Leo Hayes High School
Hannah Clark, Annina Linnansaari, Leah Lokert, Lotem Rifkin, Madyson Thompson

🥉 3rd Place
Harbour Seals – Tantramar Regional High School
Jasmine Cabral, Sophie Curran, Anaya Igloliorte, Alora Silver, Jadyn Tower

👏 These teams proved they can read the forest like a story—one track, call, and clue at a time.

👀 Think you could do the same? Envirothon NB is where curiosity meets the outdoors—and where the next generation of environmental leaders gets their start.

Envirothon NB—administered by the Canadian Woodlands Forum and delivered by a dedicated Provincial Steering Committee of natural resource experts—gives students the chance to build real-world skills, connect with professionals, and explore future careers in environmental fields.



Fredericton Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre
UNB Forestry and Environmental Management
Canadian Woodlands Forum
Maritime College of Forest Technology
Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
Mount Allison University

05/05/2026

Forestry in the Field – Envirothon NB 2026
At Irishtown Nature Park, students tackled the Forestry Field Test —where real-world forest knowledge meets hands-on skill.

This wasn’t just a quiz… it was full-on fieldwork:
🌿 Identifying tree species & leaf structures
📏 Measuring tree height, diameter & basal area
🧭 Using forestry tools like a wedge prism
🌎 Understanding ecosystem services & forest management
🔥 Exploring wildfire science, insects, and forest health
🌱 Learning succession, silviculture & sustainable practices

This is Envirothon—getting outside, thinking critically, and understanding how our forests work and why they matter.

All year long, students prepare through Envirothon school clubs, workshops, and hands-on training—building skills that connect directly to real careers in forestry and environmental management.

🏆 Forestry Field Test – Top Teams

🥇 1st Place
Climate Crew – Stanley Consolidated School
Gideon Chamberlain, Dale Green, Kennedy Green, Cole Hunter, Emmeline Pinnock

🥈 2nd Place
Saint Mac’s W**d Wacks – Saint Malachy’s Memorial High School
Toluwanimi Akintoye, Sarah Daigle, Willow McGrath, Conor Wilson

🥉 3rd Place (Tie)
Lion’s Mane – Leo Hayes High School
Lexie Bohnsack, Isaac Flores, Luke Jarvis, Victoria Rijal, Zoey Maskill

Eco-Lions – Leo Hayes High School
Hannah Clark, Annina Linnansaari, Leah Lokert, Lotem Rifkin, Madyson Thompson

👏 Huge congratulations to these teams for their forestry knowledge, field skills, and resilience in the elements!

🌲 Benefits of Envirothon NB: This is just one of the ways students get hands-on with the environment—and discover how they can shape the future of our forests.

New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund At Work



Canadian Woodlands Forum
UNB Forestry and Environmental Management
Maritime College of Forest Technology
Fredericton Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre
Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
Mount Allison University